Brandon Shannon, 25, was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois, on May 31, 2011. The killing occurred late at night during a chaotic scene in which emergency responders were unable to prevent his death. His death was one of at least six homicides and part of a wave of shootings that left 19 others wounded over the Memorial Day weekend amid a citywide heatwave.

The slaying took place during a year marked by a high number of gun-related homicides in Chicago, with many incidents concentrated in neighborhoods long affected by socio-economic problems, gang activity, and limited community resources. Witness cooperation was reportedly hampered by the chaotic circumstances at the scene and strained relations between residents and law enforcement.

If anyone knew Brandon, saw activity in that neighborhood late on May 31, 2011, or has information that could help clarify what happened, please share what is known.