Anthony R Thomas

On July 13, 2016, Anthony R. Thomas, a 32-year-old male, was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois. This incident took place during a period of high violence within the city, which experienced a significant spike in homicides throughout 2016. The year was marked by over 760 homicides, driven largely by escalating gang conflicts and systemic social challenges affecting many of Chicago’s neighborhoods. The increase in homicides coincided with the reduction in certain police tactics, such as stop- ...