2012 Chicago crime

Sonia Burke, a mother of three, wanted to become a nurse, family said.

Sheroid Liggins, gunned down in Grand Crossing, was a budding artist and hair stylist.

Patrick Swinney was gunned down the day after he turned 23.

Gary Brown, 64, was working to rebuild his life when he was fatally stabbed in August.

Baker Farhat, a Marathon gas station clerk, was shot and killed during a stickup in East Garfield Park.

James Bell, 26, was shot down on Chicago's West Side in July.

Askew, 16, had dreams of being an engineer or entertainer before he was killed on the South Side.

Jermaine Carter's wife ran out of her home praying after she heard gunshots.  

Slain teenager Lucian Dreux's family lamented that he was never able to attend his prom.

Eddie Coleman, 43, was killed on Chicago's Far South Side in March.

Janeen Hancock was shot when gunmen opened fire on a crowd at a gathering at Merrill Park.

Lori Heidbrick and Mario Vena were allegedly shot by their roommate during a violent argument.

Akeem Morris, 22, the oldest of five children, was shot dead in May.

Kenneth Alexander, 52, was reportedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend's grandson in August.

Artemio Silva, 20, was killed Jan. 14 in McKinley Park.