Aaron Perez, an 18-year-old from Chicago, was tragically shot and killed on November 15, 2016. The incident took place amidst a particularly violent year in Chicago, which saw a notable increase in the number of homicides compared to previous years. Aaron's death was one of the 764 homicides recorded that year, contributing to what became Chicago's deadliest year in almost two decades. This spike in violence disproportionately affected young individuals across many of the city's neighborhoods.
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