James Jones

Murdered

On June 20, 2015, James Jones, a 21-year-old male, was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois, while attempting to protect his mother from gunfire. The incident occurred as James and his mother, Alicia Jones, were sitting on their porch in the South Chicago neighborhood around noon. Reports indicate that a gunman approached the porch and opened fire. James acted quickly to shield his mother from the bullets, ultimately sacrificing his own life. He was pronounced dead shortly after, while his mothe ...Read More

Man, 21, dies shielding mother during South Chicago shooting

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