Delon G Sims

Death by Force

On August 31, 2016, Delon G. Sims, aged 23, was shot and killed in the Oakland neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred during a time of increased violence in the city, which saw a surge in homicides that year. Delon, known by friends as "Shorty," was remembered for his connection to his community and his attendance at Farragut High School.

The homicide of Delon Sims came amid a challenging year for Chicago, with 2016 being marked as one of the deadliest years in nearly two decade ...Read More