Johnny Vargas

Johnny Vargas, aged 19, was shot and killed on March 15, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. The homicide took place during a particularly violent time in the city, with Chicago experiencing a significant increase in homicides in 2012. That year, the city recorded 506 homicides, which was a notable spike compared to 2011. The early part of 2012 saw an unseasonably warm period, and this was suggested as a possible factor contributing to the increase in violence, as March 2012 turned out to be the warmest ...

Cops: 2 dead, half dozen wounded across city - Chicago Tribune

Keeping vigil against violence - The Chicago Reporter