Brian M. Cherney, a 22-year-old Chicago resident, was shot and killed on September 15, 2012. His death occurred during a particularly violent year for the city of Chicago, which saw a significant surge in homicides. In 2012, the total number of homicides reached 506, an increase of over 70 cases compared to the previous two years. The rise in violence during this year has been attributed to multiple factors, including unseasonably warm weather and the disbanding of specialized gang units that ha
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