On February 1, 2013, Manuel Hernandez, a 21-year-old resident of Chicago, was shot and killed. His death occurred in a year when Chicago was struggling with rising homicide rates, particularly affecting neighborhoods already grappling with social and economic challenges. The homicide took place amid broader efforts by the city to curb the escalating violence through increased policing and community-based initiatives, though these efforts often faced numerous obstacles.
The killing of He
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