Elkhadar El was a 59-year-old man from Calumet City, Illinois, who died October 27, 2014. Authorities classified his death as a homicide after investigators determined he had suffered multiple injuries in a violent attack.

Investigators identified several suspects during their probe. A close acquaintance of Elkhadar El was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and related offenses; that person’s identity has been withheld pending trial.

Police also explored whether the killing was connected to other criminal activity in the area. If anyone knew Elkhadar El, his movements before October 27, 2014, or has information about people who had disputes with him, please come forward to investigators.