Coby R Bridgmon

Coby R. Bridgmon, aged 29, was fatally shot on July 24, 2013, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place when Bridgmon was on the street and reportedly asked someone for a lighter. This seemingly mundane interaction led to a tragic outcome as an assailant opened fire, resulting in Bridgmon being shot and killed.

The homicide occurred in Austin, a neighborhood that has struggled for years with high levels of violence and crime. In 2013, Chicago experienced n ...