Juan Mendez, a 35-year-old resident of Chicago, was tragically killed on April 23, 2010. His death occurred during a time when the city was grappling with a troubling rise in homicides, reflecting the broader struggles Chicago faced with crime that year. In 2010, Chicago experienced an uptick in homicides, particularly in areas affected by longstanding issues such as gang violence, economic instability, and inadequate community support. The rise in homicides that year put additional pressure on
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