Jose Romero was 21 when he was fatally shot on August 19, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. His killing occurred during a year marked by heavy gun violence in the city, with many victims being young men and numerous incidents tied to gang conflicts and retaliatory shootings.

The case illustrates the wider challenge Chicago faced that year: a high number of homicides, widespread availability of guns, and difficulty preventing retaliatory violence. The low clearance rate for homicides left many families, including Romero’s, still seeking justice and closure.

If anyone knew Romero, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.