Martell L Smith

Death by Force

Martell L. Smith, aged 21, was killed on June 28, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a year marked by a surge in violence in the city. In 2015, Chicago saw 468 murders, a significant increase from the previous year's total of 416 homicides. This increase, along with a rise in shootings, represented a broader trend of escalating violence across various neighborhoods in the city. Much of the violence that year was attributed to gang conflicts and disputes that often spilled over ...Read More