Melvin Sumler, 48, was shot and killed on February 8, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois.

Sumler’s death is recorded among many 2009 homicides that proved difficult to resolve amid strained community–police relations and complex social conditions contributing to violent crime. Little is known publicly about subsequent developments or arrests in this specific case. If anyone knew Melvin, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help bring closure to his family, please share what is known with the Chicago Police Department.