On June 15, 2016, Antonio Perkins, a 28-year-old father of three, was fatally shot while live streaming on Facebook in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood. Perkins was outside with friends when the tragic incident occurred, and the entire event was captured on video, which continued to broadcast even after the shooting. Witnesses heard approximately twelve shots before Perkins fell to the ground. He was later pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Perkins had previously been associated with gang activity, though his family stated he was no longer involved at the time of his death.
