Joseph Thompson, 23, was fatally shot on June 23, 2009, in Chicago’s South Side neighborhood of Englewood. He was standing outside with a group when an assailant approached and opened fire, striking him multiple times. Emergency responders took him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The Chicago Police Department investigated but initially had few leads. Witnesses at the scene were hesitant to come forward, and detectives who canvassed the neighborhood and reviewed nearby surveillance footage were unable to identify a suspect. Community activists and Thompson’s family held vigils and appealed for information, but without new evidence or cooperative witnesses the investigation stalled and the case remained unsolved.

No arrests have been announced in connection with Thompson’s death. If anyone has information about that night in Englewood or saw anything that could help, please come forward.