Jose Gonzalez, 29, was fatally shot in Chicago on December 20, 2008. His death came amid a year when the city saw rising gun violence and numerous homicides tied to gang conflicts and the ready availability of firearms.

The case is framed against broader obstacles that hampered investigations at the time: witness reluctance and the complexities of gang involvement that frequently hindered law enforcement efforts. Gonzalez’s killing is one of many that added to the city’s tragic toll that year and that continue to affect families and neighborhoods.

If anyone knew Jose Gonzalez, saw him around December 20, 2008, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.