Jose J. Corona was a 17-year-old male who was killed on July 23, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois.

His death occurred during a period when the city was experiencing high homicide rates and widespread gun violence that disproportionately affected teens and young adults. The account links Corona’s killing to broader problems of youth violence and mentions that many homicides in the city remained unresolved, leaving families without closure.

If anyone knew Jose, witnessed the incident, or has information that could help investigators or his family, please come forward.