Michael D King

Michael D. King, age 24, was shot and killed on July 19, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was one of many homicides that occurred during that year, reflecting the broader challenges of gun violence that plagued Chicago's neighborhoods. The year 2009 was particularly concerning for Chicago as it grappled with a significant level of violent crime, much of which was concentrated in communities already struggling with socio-economic disparities and gang-related conflicts.

The incident ...