Michael C Lucas

Michael C. Lucas, aged 61, was fatally shot on August 8, 2016, while sitting on a porch on Chicago’s South Side. At the time of the shooting, Lucas was reportedly spending time with his young relatives. This tragic incident occurred during what was considered one of Chicago's most violent years in decades, with August 2016 marked as the deadliest month in nearly 20 years. The city faced a rising trend in gun violence, which was exacerbated by systemic issues including poverty, easy access to g ...