Rita Oceguera

2 weeks ago | chicagoreader.com | Rita Oceguera

This story was published by the Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. Seven years ago, Zhiene Washington was talking to her mother on the phone when she heard gunshots. Her son, Tre’Velle E. Washington, 25, had just left to buy cigarettes. She threw her phone down, yelled his name, and ran outside. She looked to one side and saw nothing. She turned in the other direction and saw Tre’Velle lying on the ground.

2 weeks ago | thetrace.org | Victoria Clark |Tatyana Turner |Rita Oceguera

The Trace The breaking news cycle would give most consumers whiplash. In just four weeks, a string of rattling, gun violence-related headlines in local and national publications have shifted the landscape immeasurably. In April, the Trump administration announced plans to pull the financial plug on community violence intervention programs, leaving more than 360 initiatives potentially drained of funds. The Supreme Court declined to settle the question on age restrictions for guns.

2 weeks ago | blockclubchicago.org | Rita Oceguera

This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. CHICAGO — Seven years ago, Zhiene Washington was talking to her mother on the phone when she heard gunshots. Her son, Tre’Velle E. Washington, 25, had just left to buy cigarettes. She threw her phone down, yelled his name, and ran outside. She looked to one side and saw nothing. She turned in the other direction and saw Tre’Velle lying on the ground.

2 weeks ago | thetrace.org | Rita Oceguera

The Trace Seven years ago, Zhiene Washington was talking to her mother on the phone when she heard gunshots. Her son, Tre’Velle E. Washington, 25, had just left to buy cigarettes. She threw her phone down, yelled his name, and ran outside. She looked to one side and saw nothing. She turned in the other direction and saw Tre’Velle lying on the ground. He was alive, and she hoped it was not too late. As they waited for an ambulance and police, she kissed his forehead, and wiped away his tears.

3 weeks ago | thephiladelphiacitizen.org | Rita Oceguera

Jens Ludwig lived in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood for almost two decades. As the University of Chicago behavioral economist researched crime on the South Side, two communities — Greater Grand Crossing and South Shore — caught his interest five years ago. While both areas have similar social conditions, Greater Grand Crossing experiences twice as many shootings per capita as South Shore.