Jalil Beasley

Death by Force

Jalil Beasley, a 19-year-old from Chicago, was tragically shot and killed on May 27, 2012. His death occurred as part of the persistent wave of violence that has plagued many neighborhoods in Chicago, particularly during the early 2010s when the city was experiencing a spike in gun-related homicides. Jalil was among the many young victims of gun violence during a year when Chicago saw over 500 homicides, cementing its reputation as one of the most violent cities in the United States at the time. ...Read More