Michael Spann, a 22-year-old from Chicago, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on June 18, 2007. His death was one among many during a turbulent time for Chicago's west side, where gang violence and systemic issues plagued neighborhoods. Spann's life was marred not only by violence in the streets but also by troubling encounters with law enforcement during his youth.
Several years before his death, Spann had been the victim of a disturbing incident involving Chicago police offi
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