Silvester Mejia Jr., 30, was shot in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood on July 8, 2016, and died of his wounds on July 11, 2016. He was critically wounded in the shooting and passed away a few days later.

Family members described Mejia as a loving father and mourned his loss, sharing memories of what he meant to his children and relatives. His death occurred during 2016, a year that saw a dramatic surge in Chicago homicides, with the city’s killings that year reaching nearly 800 and marking one of the deadliest periods in decades.

If anyone in Little Village at the time remembers the shooting or knew Silvester Mejia, please share any memories or information that might help his family or clarify the circumstances of that night.