Anthony T. Shorter, age 32, was shot and killed on December 12, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a year when Chicago experienced a surge in homicides, reaching a peak not seen in nearly two decades. The city saw more than 760 homicides in 2016, driven largely by gun violence. Shorter’s murder took place in the Austin neighborhood, a part of Chicago that has struggled with high crime rates and gang-related violence for many years.
Shorter’s death highlights the b
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