Derrius Lares, aged 22, was shot and killed on January 23, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place during a year when Chicago experienced a dramatic spike in homicides, with over 750 people being killed throughout the year—one of the highest annual homicide rates in the city's recent history. This spike was attributed to a variety of complex factors including changes in gang dynamics, a reduction in proactive policing measures like stop and frisks, and strained community relationsh
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