Mike M. Vance was 20 when he was shot and killed on October 18, 2011, in Chicago’s West Side. His death was one of many homicides that year in the city, which saw a high number of fatal shootings affecting young men in neighborhoods struggling with violence and limited resources. The case is presented as part of the broader pattern of gun violence, gang activity, and socio-economic instability that affected West Side communities in 2011.

Few personal details about Vance are provided beyond his age, hometown, and the location and date of the shooting. If anyone knew Mike Vance or has information about the October 18, 2011 shooting, please share what you know.