Archie Hill

Death by Force

On July 28, 2007, Archie Hill, aged 49, was shot and killed in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place during a year when the city was grappling with high levels of violence, particularly in neighborhoods dealing with socio-economic challenges and persistent gun crime. Hill’s death was part of a troubling trend seen throughout the city during this period, as Chicago recorded hundreds of homicides in 2007.

The rise in homicides was a major concern for the city's authorities, who wer ...Read More