Cory King, a 22-year-old Chicago resident, was fatally shot on July 30, 2011, while riding a bicycle in the Ashburn neighborhood. He was traveling along the 2800 block of West 82nd Street when a light-colored SUV pulled up and someone inside opened fire, striking him in the back. Emergency responders pronounced him dead shortly after the attack.

The killing occurred amid a broader surge of violence in Chicago that summer; the city recorded more than 400 murders in 2011. Though Ashburn is not always singled out for high violence, the neighborhood experienced occasional flare-ups of gang activity and gun violence that year, highlighting the vulnerability of young people to drive-by shootings. Community groups and the Chicago Police Department faced obstacles addressing the problem, including limited witness cooperation and the investigative challenges presented by drive-by shootings.

If anyone knew Cory, witnessed the shooting, or has information about the light-colored SUV or occupants, please come forward to share what can help the investigation.