Marcus Washington

Murdered

Marcus Washington, a 15-year-old from Chicago, was shot and killed on September 16, 2008. The incident took place amidst a broader pattern of violence that plagued the city throughout that year. Chicago experienced an alarming increase in homicides in 2008, surpassing 500 murders, which marked a significant public safety crisis for the city. The violence disproportionately affected young people, with many of the victims, like Marcus, caught in crossfires linked to gang activity or other criminal ...Read More

Separate shootings kill 2 teens in Chicago

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