Alfred G. Hale, 23, was shot and killed in Chicago on August 30, 2009. The shooting occurred on the South Side, a part of the city long affected by high levels of gun violence, and came during a year when shootings and homicides were especially numerous across Chicago.

His homicide is described as one of many that underscored the city’s struggle with escalating gun violence and left families and communities without clear answers.

If anyone knew Alfred Hale, saw something that night, or has information that could help clarify what happened, please come forward.