Michael Bernard Swift

Michael Bernard Swift, age 46, was fatally shot on August 13, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. His death took place in the Austin neighborhood, a part of Chicago's West Side known for facing high levels of gun violence. Michael Swift was shot alongside Emmanuel Fleming, age 34, on the steps of a church. This tragic event was emblematic of the violence that frequently impacted Chicago's communities, often even in locations considered to be sanctuaries, such as places of worship.

The incident ...