Julio C Castruita

Death by Force

On August 21, 2010, Julio C. Castruita, a 22-year-old man, was fatally shot in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting occurred on the sidewalk, highlighting the dangers that some communities face on a day-to-day basis, particularly those neighborhoods impacted by gang violence and broader socio-economic challenges. Brighton Park, known for its frequent incidents of violent crime, has been a focal point in Chicago's struggle to reduce violence, with frequent occurrences of shooti ...Read More