Joseph Lewis

Death by Force

On August 25, 2014, 23-year-old Joseph Lewis was fatally shot in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago. The shooting occurred as part of a violent year in the city, which was grappling with an increase in homicides and gun-related incidents. Lewis, who was described by family members as someone who was learning life lessons and making wiser decisions, became one of many victims of gun violence in Chicago that year.

Lewis' death highlights the ongoing challenges faced by many com ...Read More

Joseph Lewis, age 23 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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