John R Washington

Murdered

On December 19, 2010, 16-year-old John R. Washington was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred during a particularly violent year in the city, with many young people falling victim to gun violence. This specific homicide was reported as part of an ongoing wave of shootings impacting several neighborhoods, particularly those on the South and West sides of Chicago. These areas were experiencing some of the highest rates of violent crime at the time, largely driven by gang-rel ...Read More