Eric Nieves, aged 24, was shot and killed on May 16, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. His death took place during a year that saw an alarming surge in homicides across the city. Chicago experienced a sharp spike in violence in 2016, with over 760 homicides recorded by the end of the year. This was one of the highest annual homicide counts in nearly two decades, fueled by factors including gang violence, poverty, and a large number of illegal firearms on the streets.
Nieves' killing occurred
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