Lazarec A. Collins, age 26, was shot and killed on February 14, 2017, in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood. The tragic incident occurred while Collins was in a vehicle with his two-year-old nephew, Lavontay White Jr., and his girlfriend, who was pregnant at the time. The assailants opened fire, killing both Collins and his nephew. The attack, believed to be gang-related, was partially streamed live on Facebook, capturing the shocking violence.
The police later arrested multiple individuals in connection with the shooting, including charges of first-degree murder against the suspects involved.
