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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 ...Read More
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Derrius Lares
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Chicago
IL
2016-01-23
22
Derrius
Lares
11/05/2025
1
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I was reading about Derrius Lares' case, and it's just so hard to process how it fits into the wider... ...Read More
08/26/2024
08/26/2024
I find it incredibly tragic how Derrius Lares' life was cut short in such a senseless way. It makes ... ...Read More
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
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I wanted to bring up something that's been on my mind regarding Derrius Lares. It's... ...Read More
03/06/2023
I wanted to bring up something that's been on my mind regarding Derrius Lares. It's... ...Read More
03/06/2023
