Terry Tyee Mubarak Barry, 21, was shot and killed on September 26, 2017, in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. The shooting occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. when Barry and a 24-year-old man were both struck in the head by gunfire. The incident took place in the 7000 block of South Chappel Avenue, an area that had seen rising levels of violence. Barry was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after, at 1:23 p.m.
Barry, also known by the nickname "Bico," was deeply mourned by family and friends, as well as by those in the Chicago music and street culture scenes. He was part of a group known as "Tyquan World," and his death, along with others from the group, highlighted the ongoing cycle of violence in some of Chicago's hardest-hit neighborhoods. His passing came in a year that saw significant gun violence in the city, with many young men like Barry becoming victims of these tragic incidents.
Barry’s death resonated with those close to him, who expressed their grief and loss through social media and memorials. His life and untimely death were emblematic of the struggles faced by young people growing up in environments where gang violence and gun crimes are a daily reality.
