Marshaun Williams was 28 when he was killed in Chicago on August 25, 2015. His death occurred during a year of sharply increased violence in the city, which recorded 468 murders in 2015 — a rise of 12.5 percent from the previous year — and a corresponding jump in shootings across many neighborhoods. Areas such as Austin and West Garfield Park were among those with some of the highest rates of deadly incidents that year, and Williams’ homicide is described as part of this broader surge that placed added strain on law enforcement and community groups. The case is presented as one example of the individuals who died amid the spike in gun violence that disproportionately affected marginalized communities in Chicago in 2015.

Is there anyone who knew Marshaun or who can share details about the circumstances of his death?