Michael Polo Patton

Death by Force

Michael Polo Patton, a 17-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on June 30, 2014, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. when Michael and his 15-year-old brother were talking to individuals in a van. Suddenly, someone inside the vehicle opened fire, striking Michael in the chest and his brother in the arm. Despite the efforts of a nearby resident who rushed to his aid, Michael succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The residen ...Read More

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