IntroductionIn the early hours of January 24, 2015, tragedy struck Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood with the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Arturo A. Olivera. Despite the passage of time, ...

Introduction: The Tragic Loss of a Young LifeOn a somber day in Chicago, the life of 20-year-old Demarcus Nelson was abruptly and violently cut short. Nelson was fatally shot in the Austin ...

Discovery of the Crime SceneOn the evening of March 8, 2015, Chicago police officers responded to a well-being check at a residence in the 6500 block of South Kimbark Avenue, located in the city's ...

A Tragic Afternoon in AustinOn March 15, 2015, the Austin neighborhood of Chicago was shaken by a brutal drive-by shooting that claimed the lives of two young men. Carey Hollis, 28, and Andre ...

Introduction: A Rising Star's Life Cut ShortIn the early hours of March 27, 2015, Chicago's vibrant music community was shaken by the tragic death of Uchenna M. Agina, widely known as OTF Chino. At ...

Introduction: The Life and Ambitions of Jerome 'Lil Boo' AndersonJerome Anderson, known in the Chicago rap scene as 'Lil Boo,' was a promising artist affiliated with the rap collective Team600. Born ...

IntroductionThe city of Chicago has long grappled with incidents of violent crime, particularly in neighborhoods like North Lawndale. Among the many tragic stories is the unsolved murder of ...

Introduction: A Life Cut ShortOn April 24, 2015, the life of 19-year-old Nicole Marie Towns was tragically cut short in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. A young mother to a 3-year-old child, Nicole ...