Craig Pope was a 20-year-old Chicago resident who was fatally shot on October 17, 2008, on the city’s South Side. He was shot while in the neighborhood and died at the scene despite emergency responders’ efforts. His death came during a year of elevated homicides in Chicago and is noted as part of the wider pattern of gun violence affecting economically disadvantaged South Side communities.

Community groups and local authorities have pursued economic and educational initiatives and efforts to improve relations between residents and law enforcement, yet cases like Pope’s illustrate persistent problems.

If anyone knew Craig Pope or has information about the shooting on October 17, 2008, please share what you know.