Johnathan Belton, 25, was fatally shot in Chicago on November 22, 2012. His killing occurred during a notably violent Thanksgiving holiday weekend that year, when the city experienced a surge in shootings and multiple fatalities. Belton’s death is recorded in the City of Chicago’s official homicide records and was mentioned in media coverage of the city’s struggle with gun violence in 2012.

Reports place his homicide amid broader trends of rising violence that year, with officials and community leaders citing contributing factors such as poverty, the availability of firearms, and gang activity. The Thanksgiving spike underscored calls for better community intervention alongside law enforcement efforts to reduce shootings and improve safety.

If anyone knew Johnathan Belton or has information about the shooting on November 22, 2012, please come forward.