Celestino Nuevo, 58, was fatally involved in a violent incident on March 19, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a year when the city saw a sharp rise in homicides; March 2012 alone recorded 53 killings and the city would go on to record over 500 homicides by year’s end.

Reports place Nuevo’s death within a broader surge of violence tied to gang activity and shifts in policing. That year saw specialized units that had focused on hot spots and violent gangs disbanded, and changes in law enforcement tactics have been identified as one factor observers linked to the rising homicide count. Warmer weather in early 2012 was also noted as a possible contributing factor to increased incidents.

If anyone has information about Nuevo or the March 19 incident in Chicago, please share what is known.