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Jeffrey Wilson, center, talks to friends and family during a street sign dedication ceremony for his older brother, Ben Wilson, on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. Wilson, affectionately known as “Benji,” was a top high school basketball prospect at Simeon High School when he was murdered during his senior year in 1984.
Curtis Glenn, oldest brother of Ben Wilson, cries while holding his granddaughters Bella Robinson, 8, left, and Chloe Robinson, 10, during a street sign dedication for Benji Wilson on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago.
Curtis Glenn, oldest brother of Ben Wilson, cries while holding his granddaughters Bella Robinson, 8, left, and Chloe Robinson, 10, during a street sign dedication for Benji Wilson on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago.
Friends, family and supporters celebrate as an honorary street sign is revealed and dedicated to Benji Wilson on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. Wilson was a top basketball prospect at Simeon High School when he was murdered during his senior year in 1984.
Friends, family and supporters celebrate as an honorary street sign is revealed and dedicated to Benji Wilson on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. Wilson was a top basketball prospect at Simeon High School when he was murdered during his senior year in 1984.
Nazareth Glenn attends the honorary street sign dedication for Ben Wilson on Nov. 21, 2022, in Chicago. Wilson was affectionately known as “Benji.”
Ben Wilson of Simeon High School was considered the No. 1 prep player in the nation in 1984, the first from Illinois to earn that ranking. He died Nov. 21, 1984, a day after he was shot near Simeon High School.
Ben Wilson of Simeon High School was considered the No. 1 prep player in the nation in 1984, the first from Illinois to earn that ranking. He died Nov. 21, 1984, a day after he was shot near Simeon High School.
Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984.
Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984.
Ben Wilson Sr. arrives at St. Bernard Hospital on Nov. 20, 1984, in Chicago after his son Ben Wilson was shot in the chest during his lunch hour near Simeon High School. Wilson was listed in critical condition. He died the next day.
Ben Wilson Sr. arrives at St. Bernard Hospital on Nov. 20, 1984, in Chicago after his son Ben Wilson was shot in the chest during his lunch hour near Simeon High School. Wilson was listed in critical condition. He died the next day.
A teacher consoles Simeon High School students as they grieve for their schoolmate Ben Wilson on Nov. 21, 1984. Wilson died after being shot near the school.
A teacher consoles Simeon High School students as they grieve for their schoolmate Ben Wilson on Nov. 21, 1984. Wilson died after being shot near the school.
Stunned friends and classmates break down upon viewing Ben Wilson's body at the wake held in Simeon High School's gymnasium on Nov. 23, 1984.
Stunned friends and classmates break down upon viewing Ben Wilson’s body at the wake held in Simeon High School’s gymnasium on Nov. 23, 1984.
An overflow crowd stands outside Operation PUSH headquarters where the funeral services were held for slain Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 24, 1984.
An overflow crowd stands outside Operation PUSH headquarters where the funeral services were held for slain Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 24, 1984.
A brother of slain Simeon High basketball star Ben Wilson comforts his father, Ben Sr., at the 17-year-old boy's wake on Nov. 23, 1984.
A brother of slain Simeon High basketball star Ben Wilson comforts his father, Ben Sr., at the 17-year-old boy’s wake on Nov. 23, 1984.
Students hold a candlelight vigil on Nov. 26, 1984, on the South Side, where Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson was slain the week before.
Students hold a candlelight vigil on Nov. 26, 1984, on the South Side, where Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson was slain the week before.
Friends and family mourn slain Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson during a brief graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery on Nov. 24, 1984.
Friends and family mourn slain Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson during a brief graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery on Nov. 24, 1984.
Simeon basketball star Ben Wilson, right, with his coach, Bob Hambric, at Simeon in 1984.
Simeon basketball star Ben Wilson, right, with his coach, Bob Hambric, at Simeon in 1984.
Ben Wilson's father, Ben Wilson Sr., talks to the media during the murder trial in his son's slaying on Oct. 9, 1985, at the Criminal Court Building in Chicago.
Ben Wilson’s father, Ben Wilson Sr., talks to the media during the murder trial in his son’s slaying on Oct. 9, 1985, at the Criminal Court Building in Chicago.
Dora B. Jones sings “Keep Looking Up” for Mary Wilson, right, mother of slain basketball star Ben Wilson, at the second anniversary vigil for her son on Nov. 20, 1986. Ben Wilson was the nation’s top-rated prep basketball player when he was slain near Simeon High School. The vigil was held at the Benjamin E. Mayo and Elmer L. Fowler Historic Gallery in Chicago.
The gravesite of Ben Wilson at Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago on Nov. 10, 2009.
The gravesite of Ben Wilson at Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago on Nov. 10, 2009.
Simeon assistant coach Maurice Jones, left, helps with a framed portrait of Ben Wilson during a ceremony where the basketball team was being honored for their fourth consecutive Class 4A IHSA championship at Simeon High School in Chicago on March 20, 2013.
Simeon assistant coach Maurice Jones, left, helps with a framed portrait of Ben Wilson during a ceremony where the basketball team was being honored for their fourth consecutive Class 4A IHSA championship at Simeon High School in Chicago on March 20, 2013.
Curtis Glenn, Ben Wilson's oldest brother, center, accepts a framed team jersey from members of the Simeon High School boys basketball team on Nov. 14, 2009. The school retired No. 25, the number Ben Wilson wore while he played for the team.
Curtis Glenn, Ben Wilson’s oldest brother, center, accepts a framed team jersey from members of the Simeon High School boys basketball team on Nov. 14, 2009. The school retired No. 25, the number Ben Wilson wore while he played for the team.
Simeon coach Robert Smith holds a framed poster of Ben Wilson during a ceremony honoring his basketball team for their four consecutive state championships at Simeon High School in Chicago on March 20, 2013.
Simeon coach Robert Smith holds a framed poster of Ben Wilson during a ceremony honoring his basketball team for their four consecutive state championships at Simeon High School in Chicago on March 20, 2013.