Jesus Martinez

Murdered

Jesus Martinez, aged 20, was killed on July 24, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred during a year that saw an alarming spike in homicides across the city, with the number of killings escalating significantly from the previous year. In 2016, Chicago experienced a major increase in violence, with homicides rising to 754 from 480 in 2015—a 58% surge. Many of these incidents, including the death of Jesus Martinez, took place in neighborhoods heavily affected by gang violence and soci ...Read More

Jesus Martinez, age 20 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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