Rashad X. Baker, age 23, was shot and killed on October 23, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a period marked by significant violence in the city, with numerous homicides reported on that date. Like many victims of gun violence in Chicago, Baker's killing highlights ongoing challenges in addressing violence in neighborhoods particularly affected by systemic issues such as poverty and gang activity.
The homicide occurred as part of a troubling trend that has plagued C
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