Eric J Smith

Murdered

Eric J. Smith, aged 23, was shot and killed on June 18, 2016, in Chicago. The incident occurred during a particularly violent period in the city, with gun-related homicides reaching concerning levels throughout that year. The shooting of Smith added to a tragic surge of gun violence that affected many neighborhoods across Chicago, with 2016 standing out as a year of dramatically increased homicide rates. Most of these homicides were attributed to firearms, which accounted for over 90 percent of ...Read More

Eric Smith