On August 20, 2016, 66-year-old John F. Alexander was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred amidst a particularly violent year for the city, which saw a dramatic surge in homicides. 2016 was one of Chicago's most challenging years for gun violence, with over 760 homicides recorded—one of the highest in recent decades. Alexander's homicide was one of many during the summer of 2016, which became infamous for being one of the bloodiest summers in the city's history.
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