Walter Wright

Death by Force

Walter Wright, aged 17, was fatally shot on January 16, 2015, in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. He was attacked in the street, marking yet another tragedy in a city that was struggling with rampant gun violence, particularly in neighborhoods dealing with systemic socioeconomic challenges. Wright's death highlighted the ongoing problem of youth caught in the crossfire of conflicts involving gangs and retaliatory violence.

Gage Park, where the incident took place, is known for its comm ...Read More

Walter L. Wright, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial