Virgil Ferguson, 37, was killed in Chicago, Illinois, on February 18, 2008. His death occurred during a year when the city recorded an unusually high number of homicides, with total killings exceeding 500 in 2008.

Those contextual details note that incidents like Ferguson’s were common in areas with limited access to opportunities.

If anyone knew Virgil Ferguson or has information about what happened on February 18, 2008, please come forward.