Nathaniel Jackson, aged 40, became Chicago's 500th homicide victim of 2012 when he was fatally shot on December 28 in the Austin neighborhood on the city's West Side. He was shot in the head while standing in front of a convenience store. The incident marked a tragic milestone for Chicago, as this was the first time since 2008 that the city reached more than 500 homicides in a single year. The sharp rise in violent crime has led to significant concerns among city officials and residents.
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