Gustavo Reyes was 19 when he was shot and killed on March 14, 2012, in Chicago’s West Lawn neighborhood. The shooting happened in the street and was reported as one of a growing number of homicides in the city during the early months of 2012.

His death came amid a documented surge in homicides across Chicago that year, with the city recording a roughly 60% increase in the first part of 2012 compared with the previous year. Reports at the time emphasized how the spike in violence was disproportionately affecting young people and prompted calls for more comprehensive strategies to reduce gun violence and support at-risk communities.

If anyone knew Gustavo or has information about the shooting in West Lawn on March 14, 2012, please share what you know.