Juan Bautista

Juan Bautista, aged 16, was killed on June 30, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. His death took place during a year that saw continued high levels of violence in the city, with more than 430 homicides recorded. The circumstances surrounding Bautista's death reflect the ongoing challenges Chicago faced with gang violence and other factors contributing to a persistently high homicide rate. The specific details of his killing are part of a broader narrative of youth violence in Chicago, with many of the ...