Arlander D Watkins

Arlander D. Watkins, age 46, was killed on October 5, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. Watkins was fatally shot in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, a community that has faced significant challenges with gun violence over the years. The incident added to a troubling tally of homicides that year, as Chicago recorded over 400 murders in 2013, reflecting a continued struggle with violent crime despite citywide efforts to reduce these numbers.

The homicide of Watkins occurred at a time when Chica ...