Yanong D Woods

Death by Force

Yanong D. Woods, aged 27, was tragically killed in Chicago on August 13, 2016. His death took place during one of the most violent periods in recent history for the city, which experienced an alarming spike in homicides throughout that year. The homicide occurred in a community that had already been grappling with rising levels of gun violence and insecurity, particularly on Chicago’s West and South Sides, where many incidents were concentrated.

The year 2016 marked a significant incr ...Read More