Tyshawn Micheal Lee

Death by Force

Tyshawn Micheal Lee, a 9-year-old African American boy, was tragically murdered on November 2, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. Tyshawn was lured from a playground into an alley with the promise of a treat, where he was then shot multiple times at close range. This brutal act was part of a gang-related retaliation, as Tyshawn's father, Pierre Stokes, was allegedly involved in a rival gang.

The murder of Tyshawn Micheal Lee drew national attention due to its heinous nature. The primary suspects ...Read More

USA TODAY: Chicago father faces 30-year sentence for avenging son's murder in years-long gang war

WPSD Local 6: Trial starting in 9 year-old boy's murder case

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