Daniel Cordova, a 26-year-old man, was shot and killed on May 7, 2017, in Chicago�s Brighton Park neighborhood. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene. His death was part of a broader trend of gang-related violence that plagued the area. The day following his murder, a memorial service for him turned violent, resulting in additional deaths and injuries. Cordova�s passing reflected the ongoing struggles with gun violence in the city during that year.