Michael Pickens

Death by Force

Michael Pickens, a 20-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, was killed on June 30, 2007. His death was one of many that year, as Chicago continued to experience high levels of violence affecting numerous neighborhoods. Pickens' homicide is part of the broader landscape of violence that plagued Chicago, a city often struggling with systemic issues, including poverty and neighborhood gang activity. These conditions created an environment where homicides became tragically common, especially among ...Read More

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