Jonathan J. Green, 34, was killed in Chicago on May 16, 2017. His death occurred during a year when the city recorded hundreds of homicides and the first half of 2017 saw more than 90% of killings involving gunfire.

The account places Green’s death in neighborhoods struggling with poverty, high crime rates, and long-term disinvestment. The city’s responses that year included increased law enforcement activity and community interventions, while discussions continued about balancing proactive policing and building trust with marginalized communities.