Davon P Smith

Death by Force

Davon P. Smith, age 26, was fatally shot on October 15, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. The shooting took place in the South Shore neighborhood, a part of the city that has been deeply affected by ongoing issues related to gang activity and gun violence. Smith was one of many victims that year as Chicago experienced a dramatic surge in homicides, particularly in neighborhoods struggling with poverty and systemic inequities.

In 2016, Chicago recorded one of the highest numbers of homicides i ...Read More