Steven A Hicks

Death by Force

Steven A. Hicks, aged 28, was shot and killed on November 4, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a particularly violent year for the city, which saw a drastic spike in homicides compared to previous years. Chicago recorded over 750 homicides in 2016, making it one of the deadliest years in the city's recent history. The increase in violence was partly attributed to a decrease in proactive police strategies, such as stop-and-frisk, following public and legal pressures to reduce ...Read More