Maurice R Purnell

Maurice R. Purnell, aged 28, was fatally shot on June 24, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred on the city’s West Side, just a short distance from his home. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing gun violence that plagued Chicago during that year, with shootings being a persistent issue across many of its neighborhoods.

Maurice's death has had a profound impact on his family, particularly his mother, Bertha Purnell, who has since become a vocal advocate for victims' rig ...