Aramis Edwards, 20, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois, on August 15, 2008. His death came during a year that saw a sharp rise in homicides across the city—more than 500 that year—with many victims who were young and from neighborhoods facing economic hardship and gang activity. The spike in killings in 2008 intensified scrutiny on Chicago’s violence problem and prompted expanded efforts by the Chicago Police Department, including community policing initiatives, though violence remained widespread.

Edwards’ shooting is one among many that year that underlines the human toll behind the statistics and the challenges of preventing gun violence in affected communities. If anyone knew Aramis, his movements that day, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.