Jamal Powell

Death by Force

Jamal Powell, aged 17, was fatally shot on August 21, 2007, in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. The incident occurred while he was sitting at a bus stop, a common location where many young people spend their time while navigating the city. The Greater Grand Crossing area has experienced its share of violent incidents, and Jamal’s death highlights the persistent challenge of gun violence that has plagued several neighborhoods across Chicago.

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Wait for bus turns tragic - Chicago Tribune