Paul J. King, 50, was fatally shot during an altercation in Chicago on August 6, 2015. He was treated by responders but succumbed to his injuries soon afterward. King’s death was recorded by the Chicago Police Department and appears on local homicide listings compiled that year.

His death came during a year when the city recorded roughly 480 homicides, with the South and West sides particularly affected by gun violence. Community leaders and residents were vocal about safety concerns and the need for stronger violence prevention efforts as incidents like King’s contributed to the citywide toll.