William Lomax was 22 when he was shot and killed on May 9, 2014, in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. His death occurred during a year in which the city recorded hundreds of homicides and struggled with widespread gun violence.

East Garfield Park is described as a neighborhood affected by chronic crime, gang conflicts, and socioeconomic challenges. The circumstances of Lomax’s shooting are presented as part of the broader pattern of violence that disproportionately affected young men in the area and reflected underlying issues such as poverty and limited economic opportunities.

If anyone knew William Lomax or has information about the May 9, 2014 shooting, please share what you know.