Cory Harris, 31, was fatally shot in Chicago’s South Side on May 2, 2009 and was pronounced dead at the scene. The slaying occurred amid a year that saw many other homicides in the city, underscoring persistent gun violence in neighborhoods facing systemic problems such as poverty and gang activity.

The volume of similar shootings that year strained investigative resources and contributed to many cases remaining unsolved, leaving families like Harris’s seeking justice. Community leaders and local organizations were engaged in efforts to curb violence and improve safety, but reducing these incidents remained a difficult challenge.

If anyone knew Cory Harris or has information about the May 2, 2009 shooting, please come forward with any details that might help investigators.