Jemel O'Brien

Death by Force

Jemel O'Brien, aged 29, was killed on July 18, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in a year marked by increased violence in Chicago, where numerous homicides added to the ongoing struggles of urban crime within the city. The specifics of O'Brien's death indicate that he was shot, a pattern consistent with the high prevalence of gun violence in many Chicago neighborhoods at the time.

His death was part of a broader issue of violence that impacted communities throughout Chi ...Read More

Jemel O'Brien, age 29 - National Gun Violence Memorial