Jose J Corona

Jose J. Corona, a 17-year-old male, was killed on July 23, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. His death came amidst a particularly violent period for the city, which had been grappling with high homicide rates for years. The circumstances of Corona’s murder reflect the broader challenges the city faced in curbing youth violence, particularly among teens and young adults who were often caught in the crossfire of gang-related activities and other violent confrontations.

Corona's homicide adds ...