Malik M Ellis

Death by Force

Malik M. Ellis, age 18, was fatally shot on February 14, 2017, in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. The incident took place in the midst of an ongoing struggle with gang-related violence that has plagued many Chicago neighborhoods, including North Lawndale, which is known for its elevated crime rates. Malik was one of several young people who lost their lives to gun violence that year, with Chicago experiencing a significant number of homicides that reflected ongoing issues of communit ...Read More