On December 9, 2009, Anthony Watts, a 26-year-old African American man, was fatally shot during a home gathering in Chicago celebrating an eighth-grade graduation. Two individuals approached the residence and opened fire; the attack killed 18-year-old Zachary O’Connor and wounded Paul Rayon, who suffered gunshot injuries to the face and shoulder and lost vision in his right eye. Anthony Watts was also struck and later died of his injuries.

Witnesses including Nikita Davis and Paul Rayon gave statements and identified suspects through photo arrays and physical lineups. Multiple witnesses identified one man named Williams, and another person, Juan Crump, was identified as present. Investigators determined two different firearms had been used, consistent with two shooters. Arrests were made and charges filed; suppression motions over the eyewitness IDs were denied and the case moved forward in court.

If anyone knew Anthony Watts or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.