Lawrence Campbell, age 22, was fatally shot on February 14, 2016, in Chicago. The shooting occurred amidst a surge in gun violence that had significantly impacted the city, especially on the South and West Sides. Lawrence was one of many victims during a year that saw Chicago's homicide rate dramatically increase, driven largely by gang activity and the widespread availability of illegal firearms.
The incident took place in a neighborhood that had been grappling with high levels of viol
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