Aaron M. Smith, aged 36, was fatally shot on October 12, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a particularly challenging year for the city, marked by a dramatic surge in violence and homicides. Chicago's homicide rate rose significantly in 2016 compared to previous years, with 754 people killed—an alarming 58% increase over the 480 homicides recorded in 2015. Aaron's death, like so many others during that year, contributed to this staggering rise, which drew national attention
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