Ricky L Hankins

Ricky L. Hankins, aged 49, was fatally shot on July 16, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was part of a particularly violent year for the city, which saw an increase in homicides compared to the previous year. The total number of homicides in Chicago for 2012 was reported at 506, marking a significant rise from the 435 recorded in 2011. This uptick in violence was partially attributed to changes in law enforcement tactics, including the disbanding of specialized gang units that previously ta ...