Larry K Matthews

Larry K. Matthews, age 25, was fatally shot on November 2, 2016, in Chicago. His death came during a period of significant violence in the city, which was experiencing one of its highest annual homicide totals in decades. In 2016, Chicago saw a dramatic spike in homicides, with nearly 800 killings throughout the year, and over 90% of these homicides were committed using firearms. This sharp increase in gun-related violence was largely attributed to heightened gang conflicts, availability of ille ...