Parish Flournoy

Parish Flournoy, aged 22, was fatally shot on October 5, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. This incident was part of a year marked by intense violence across the city, which saw an alarming surge in homicides. In 2012, Chicago reported over 500 homicides, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. Flournoy’s death occurred during a period when gang conflicts and access to firearms contributed heavily to violence, affecting many neighborhoods across the city.

The shooting of ...