Jimmy Ridley, a 19-year-old male, was killed on August 30, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place in the midst of an uptick in violence across the city during that period, as Chicago struggled with gang activity and gun-related violence. Ridley was found with fatal injuries that were consistent with gunshot wounds, adding to the numerous homicides that plagued the city throughout the year.
The year 2008 was particularly challenging for Chicago, with over 500 homicides recor
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