Mario D Battles

Death by Force

Mario D. Battles, aged 39, was shot and killed on September 2, 2017, in Chicago. His death occurred during a particularly violent period in the city. The incident was part of a broader surge in homicides that plagued Chicago in 2017, a year that saw over 600 fatal shootings. Gun violence was pervasive in many neighborhoods, and Battles' tragic death highlighted the persistent issues faced by residents in communities struggling with crime and lack of economic opportunities.

In 2017, Chic ...Read More