Kristian J. Peggs was an 18-year-old from Chicago who was fatally shot on January 8, 2012.

The shooting occurred in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the South Side while he was reportedly standing outside and was approached and shot multiple times. Kristian’s killing came during an early 2012 surge in shootings and homicides that significantly affected Chicago, with community members and activists calling for greater interventions and resources to address violence, gang activity, and firearm access.

If anyone knew Kristian or saw anything relevant that night in Auburn Gresham, please come forward with information.