Gun Violence in Chicago: A Look at the Statistics in June 2015 In June 2015, Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence that left many residents and officials concerned. The city has long been plagued by gun violence, but the numbers from that month were particularly alarming. According to the Chicago Police Department, there were…
Protests Erupt in Chicago Following Death of Freddie Gray In May 2015, the city of Chicago was rocked by protests following the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old African American man who died while in police custody in Baltimore. Gray’s death was just one in a string of incidents across the country that had sparked…
The Shooting of Laquan McDonald In April 2015, the city of Chicago was rocked by the shooting of Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old African American male. The incident occurred on October 20, 2014, but it wasn’t until November 24, 2015, that the dashcam footage of the shooting was released to the public. The video showed Officer…
