Ira Washington

Death by Force

On September 2, 2015, Ira Washington, a 60-year-old male, was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois. The incident was one of many homicides that year, which contributed to an alarming trend of violence across the city. In 2015, Chicago experienced a surge in gun-related homicides, with much of the violence centered in neighborhoods struggling with poverty, limited economic opportunities, and longstanding gang issues.

Washington's death took place amid a challenging year for Chicago in te ...Read More

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