Richard L Johnson

Death by Force

Richard L. Johnson, age 22, was shot and killed on August 17, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a year when Chicago saw an alarming number of homicides, with the city’s overall murder rate reaching approximately 18.5 per 100,000 residents. This rate was significantly higher compared to other major cities, reflecting a troubling escalation of gun violence in Chicago. The homicide of Richard Johnson was part of a broader pattern of violence that underscored challenges related ...Read More