Ben Sims

Death by Force

Ben Sims, a 36-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on September 21, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred during a home invasion at his residence in the South Shore neighborhood. According to reports, the invasion took place around 5:30 a.m. when three masked individuals forcibly entered Sims' home on the 7500 block of South Saginaw Avenue. Sims, who was preparing for work at the time, confronted the intruders in an attempt to protect his family. During the confro ...Read More

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