Salem Weam, aged 26, was fatally shot on November 2, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place during a time of significant challenges for the city regarding violent crime. Salem was attacked in a neighborhood on the South Side, where gun violence was unfortunately common due to ongoing gang activity and social issues. This homicide was one of 433 recorded that year, highlighting the persistent problem of violence in Chicago.
Chicago in 2011 experienced an overall decline in m
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