Wiley Johnson, 50, died on December 5, 2023, in the 6600 block of South Hamilton Avenue in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. The incident happened at about 9:10 a.m. Friends and family have posted memories and condolences on his memorial website, where eleven candles were lit in his honor.

The account links his death to the broader problem of gun violence in Chicago and notes the void his passing has left for those who knew him. If anyone saw what happened that morning or knew Wiley and can add context about his life, please share what you know.