Brian Faber, 31, was fatally injured on July 2, 2008, in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred in the street; specifics about how the injury happened and any clear motive or suspects were not reported. Law enforcement responded after reports of an altercation, but the case remains unsolved.

Faber’s death was one of many violent events in Chicago during 2008 that drew attention to the city’s rising homicide rate. The account notes Englewood’s long struggles with systemic poverty, gang violence, and limited social resources, and says fear of retaliation and mistrust of authorities have often hampered witness cooperation.

Anyone who knew Brian, witnessed the July 2 incident, or has information that could help investigators is urged to come forward.