Jimmy Ridley was 19 when he was killed on August 30, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. He was found with fatal injuries consistent with gunshot wounds during a year the city recorded over 500 homicides. His death was entered into the Chicago Police Department’s CLEAR system.

Ridley’s killing occurred amid a broader surge in gun violence and gang activity that year, with many incidents concentrated in neighborhoods affected by poverty and entrenched criminal networks. The city responded with increased police presence and community programs, yet Ridley’s death exemplifies the challenges officials faced in protecting young people in those areas.

If anyone knew Jimmy or has information about the circumstances of his death, contact local authorities who handle Chicago homicide investigations.