Karl Jackson, age 56, was fatally shot in Chicago on September 23, 2016. His death was one of many that year, as Chicago experienced a significant surge in gun-related homicides. In 2016, the city saw a marked escalation in violence, with the murder count rising to levels not seen in previous years. The increase in homicides has been linked to several factors, including the disintegration of gang hierarchies, the withdrawal of violence prevention programs like CeaseFire, and broader socio-econom
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