Laroy A. Franklin, 22, was shot and killed on February 20, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. His death took place in a public setting during a year when the city experienced a high level of violence and gun-related crimes were a primary driver of homicides.

The Chicago Police Department and community organizations were pursuing measures to control violence, but incidents like this one highlighted limits to those efforts and the persistent impact on families and communities.

If anyone knew Laroy Franklin or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.