Gun Violence in Chicago In March 2013, Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence that left many residents and officials concerned about the safety of the city. The month saw a total of 120 shootings, with 29 fatalities and 91 injuries. This was a significant increase from the previous year, which had 82 shootings in…

Hadiya Pendleton: The Tragic Shooting of a Teenage Girl In February 2013, Chicago was rocked by the tragic shooting of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old girl who had just performed at President Obama’s second inauguration. The incident sparked outrage and renewed calls for gun control measures in the city. Hadiya was with a group of friends…

The Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Tragedy On December 14, 2012, the United States was shaken by a tragedy that would leave the nation in mourning. A gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children between the ages of six and seven years old. The…