Matthew D. Zavala, a 20-year-old, was tragically killed on February 11, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death occurred during a particularly violent year for the city, which saw a significant increase in homicides compared to the previous year. The homicide was part of a broader trend that plagued Chicago in 2012, a year that experienced over 500 homicides, a noticeable rise from 2011. This uptick in violence was attributed to a variety of factors, including gang activity and an increase in gun-
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