Shawn Wilson was 16 when he was shot and killed on June 17, 2009, on a sidewalk in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago. The killing occurred during a year when the city saw a surge in violent incidents, and Wilson’s death became one of several that contributed to rising homicide totals in 2009.

Ashburn and other South Side neighborhoods were described as being heavily affected by gun violence and gang activity, with many young people among the victims.

If anyone remembers seeing Shawn that day or has information about the shooting, please share what is known with Chicago authorities.