Herbert Balentine, 59, was fatally shot on August 26, 2008, in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene. The killing occurred during a year when the city recorded over 500 murders and Austin was one of the neighborhoods hardest hit by rising gun violence.

Investigators faced obstacles including limited leads and a lack of witness cooperation, and police increased patrols while community outreach efforts were also undertaken.

Balentine’s death is presented as part of the larger cycle of violence affecting Austin in 2008. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to come forward.