Mario Brooks was 26 when he was fatally shot on August 13, 2012, in Chicago’s South Chicago neighborhood. He was sitting in his vehicle at a stop sign when another vehicle pulled up alongside and shots were fired, killing him.

Brooks’ death occurred amid a violent year for Chicago, when the city recorded over 500 murders.

Brooks’ killing is one of many fatal incidents from that period that left communities reeling and highlighted calls for stronger, coordinated responses to both immediate safety needs and the deeper, systemic causes of violence.

If anyone knew Mario, witnessed the shooting, or has information about what happened that day, please share what you know.