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Brian Freskos is a Chicago-based staff writer who covers the Midwest. His work has primarily focused on gun trafficking and community-based violence prevention.
Gun Trafficking
Tracking stolen firearms through the black market, from gun store thefts to crime scenes.
Mass Shooting
"We're not afraid."
