James L. Powell was 25 when he was shot and killed in Chicago on May 24, 2010. His death took place amid a period of heightened gun violence in parts of the city, a time that saw many homicides involving men in their twenties.

His death had a strong impact on those who knew him and became part of the broader public safety concerns facing the city.

If anyone has information about James Powell’s murder or remembers details from May 24, 2010, please come forward.