Samuel Patterson

Samuel Patterson, aged 21, was shot and killed on January 16, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. His death took place during a year that saw a significant surge in violent crime throughout the city. In 2012, Chicago was experiencing a notable rise in homicides, which ultimately reached over 500 by the end of the year—a marked increase from the previous year. The uptick in violence that year was attributed in part to gang conflicts, neighborhood rivalries, and broader socio-economic challenges that af ...