Demetrius Wooten

Murdered

On August 10, 2015, Demetrius Wooten, an 18-year-old male, was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred during a particularly violent period in Chicago, which saw a significant rise in gun violence that year. Wooten was struck while outside in the South Side of Chicago, an area that frequently experienced gang-related violence and other systemic issues, including poverty and lack of resources.

In 2015, Chicago's homicide rate was markedly high, with an increase in sho ...Read More

Demetrius Wooten, age 18 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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