Matrice D. White, age 20, was killed on January 29, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred amidst a particularly violent month, with the city experiencing 51 homicides in January 2016—the highest number of murders for the month in the past 16 years. The number of shootings and shooting victims also more than doubled compared to January of the previous year. This alarming rise reflected a broader trend in Chicago, which saw a significant spike in homicides throughout the year, totaling
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