Richard E Porter

Richard E. Porter, age 27, was fatally shot on November 2, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. This incident occurred amidst a particularly violent year for Chicago, which saw an alarming spike in homicides. Porter's death was among the over 750 homicides reported in the city during 2016, a year that marked one of the highest homicide rates Chicago had seen in decades. Gun violence dominated the causes of death, with firearms being the cause in 90% of cases during that year. The broader picture of Chica ...