It has been a year since Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell's 18-year-old brother, Christian, was tragically killed in a shooting in Chicago. Despite the passage of time, no arrests have been made, prompting Caldwell to publicly request the FBI's involvement in the investigation.

Christian Caldwell was one of three individuals shot on the South Side of Chicago on June 24, 2022. While the other two victims survived, Christian, who was spending time with friends that evening, lost his life. The other victims, a 31-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were not known to Christian.

Expressing his distrust in local authorities, Caldwell stated to Fox News Digital, "I'm urging the FBI to take charge of this case. I, like many others, lack faith in Cook County Prosecutor Kim Foxx and the Chicago Police Department, both of whom have had ample time and evidence to solve this crime, yet have failed to bring those responsible to justice." He further called on Congress to hold "soft-on-crime" prosecutors accountable across the nation, arguing their policies endanger American lives.

Chicago's murder rate remains a pressing issue. As of the one-year mark of Christian's death, the city had recorded 271 murders and over 1,000 shooting incidents in 2023, comparable to the previous year's figures. The Chicago Police Department typically solves approximately half of its homicide cases annually.

Caldwell emphasized his desire for justice, stating, "A year has gone by without any significant assurance that those responsible for this heinous act will face the full force of the law."

Former CPD officer Eugene Roy offered insights into the challenges of solving such cases. He pointed to the reluctance of witnesses to come forward, even in a situation like Christian's, which occurred near a club on a Friday night with other victims present. Roy explained that witnesses often fear for their safety and that of their families due to the perceived inability of law enforcement and the justice system to protect them. He also highlighted the absence of a robust witness protection program in Cook County.

Roy further cited reduced proactive policing and a lack of cooperation between the state's attorney and the CPD as contributing factors to the high number of unsolved cases. He contrasted the current situation with his time on the force, when armed felons faced significant penalties, creating opportunities for investigators to gather information about other crimes. Now, he argues, repeat offenders anticipate lenient sentences, which emboldens them. This, coupled with significant staffing shortages within the CPD, has further strained the relationship between the police and the prosecutor's office.

Caldwell, acknowledging the shared pain of countless families in Chicago awaiting justice, expressed his unwavering commitment to seeking justice for his brother. He urged continued prayers for all families affected by such tragedies and maintained his faith that justice will ultimately prevail.

Caldwell, the eldest of nine siblings who grew up in poverty in Chicago, has been a vocal critic of the city's criminal justice policies. Christian, born in 2004, was the youngest of the siblings.