Derrick Wilkerson

Murdered

Derrick Wilkerson, aged 20, was killed on June 9, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was part of a broader surge in violence that characterized the city in 2012, a year in which Chicago gained notoriety as the "murder capital" of the United States. With over 500 homicides recorded, the year surpassed even larger cities such as New York in terms of murder rates. The increase in homicides was largely driven by gang activity, economic hardship, and longstanding systemic issues that disproportion ...Read More

5 Dead, 35 Wounded in Weekend Shootings - NBC Chicago

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