Dejaun M. Pitchford, a 16-year-old, was fatally shot on August 30, 2015, in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. He was one of several victims of gun violence during that period. Pitchford’s death highlighted the continuous struggle with violence in the city, particularly among its youth. His tragic passing contributed to the rising number of young lives lost to gun-related incidents in Chicago, a city facing an increasing homicide rate during the summer of 2015. His family and community were left mourning his untimely death.
