Sonny R. Ortiz, 34, was shot and killed in Chicago on June 26, 2014. Reports say he was shot in the chest while on the street in the evening and died shortly thereafter. Those who knew him described Ortiz as a family man and a non-violent individual, and neighbors expressed grief and anger after his death.

Ortiz’s killing was recorded by the Chicago Police Department among the city’s 2014 homicides, a year marked by a high number of shootings concentrated in neighborhoods facing poverty, unemployment, and gang activity. The case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and the need for prevention and community support.

If anyone knew Sonny Ortiz or has information about the shooting, please come forward to share what you know.