Luis A. Perez, an 18-year-old resident of Chicago, was shot and killed on August 27, 2010. The incident occurred in the South Lawndale neighborhood, an area known for its struggles with gang-related violence and other criminal activities. Luis was fatally shot in a confrontation that took place late at night, becoming yet another victim of the wave of gun violence that had been impacting the city at the time.
Luis's death was one of many that occurred during a particularly violent perio
...Read More