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The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America’s Violent Crime Crisis―An Examination of Violence in American Cities from a Noted Fox News Analyst
A Fox News analyst and well-known commentator on urban violence examines the rise in crime affecting American cities and tells how it has personally affected families, including his own.
On June 24, 2022, Gianno Caldwell’s eighteen-year-old brother, Christian, was murdered. He was standing with friends on a street in the Southside of Chicago when a black SUV pulled up and several unidentified men opened fire. Fifty shell casings were later found at the scene. Three in the crowd were rushed to the hospital; only two survived. His family was shattered, and Caldwell was devastated.
Tragically, he is not alone.
In this gripping exposé, Caldwell dives deep into the heart of America's big cities, telling the stories of several other murders that occurred on the same night his brother died, revealing the shocking human tragedy beneath the rise in crime rates. The Day My Brother Was Murdered takes a bold stance, shining a spotlight on the multiple failings of Democratic policies that have transformed our once-thriving metropolises into crime-ridden centers.
Caldwell meticulously dissects the consequences of progressive agendas that prioritize social experiments over public safety. Though some of the worst cities have the strictest gun control laws, they cannot stop the proliferation of weapons from states with few regulations. He reveals the detrimental effects of failed poverty programs, the effect of the disintegration of two-parent households, the decline of religion, and sanctuary city policies that can help to shield criminals.
Combining rigorous research and poignant personal anecdotes, Caldwell provides a comprehensive understanding of the dangers facing urban communities, and presents a compelling case for why we must reject the status quo and demand change.
On June 24, 2022, Gianno Caldwell’s eighteen-year-old brother, Christian, was murdered. He was standing with friends on a street in the Southside of Chicago when a black SUV pulled up and several unidentified men opened fire. Fifty shell casings were later found at the scene. Three in the crowd were rushed to the hospital; only two survived. His family was shattered, and Caldwell was devastated.
Tragically, he is not alone.
In this gripping exposé, Caldwell dives deep into the heart of America's big cities, telling the stories of several other murders that occurred on the same night his brother died, revealing the shocking human tragedy beneath the rise in crime rates. The Day My Brother Was Murdered takes a bold stance, shining a spotlight on the multiple failings of Democratic policies that have transformed our once-thriving metropolises into crime-ridden centers.
Caldwell meticulously dissects the consequences of progressive agendas that prioritize social experiments over public safety. Though some of the worst cities have the strictest gun control laws, they cannot stop the proliferation of weapons from states with few regulations. He reveals the detrimental effects of failed poverty programs, the effect of the disintegration of two-parent households, the decline of religion, and sanctuary city policies that can help to shield criminals.
Combining rigorous research and poignant personal anecdotes, Caldwell provides a comprehensive understanding of the dangers facing urban communities, and presents a compelling case for why we must reject the status quo and demand change.
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320 pages, Hardcover
Published June 24, 2025
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About the author
Gianno Caldwell
5 books42 followersGianno Caldwell is a TV host, political analyst for Fox News, and the founder of Caldwell Strategic Consulting, a bipartisan firm in Washington, D.C., that provides strategic advice and consulting in the areas of public affairs.
Raised on the southside of Chicago, Gianno got his first job in politics at fourteen when he walked into the local alderman’s office in the hopes of making the world a better place. For the next seventeen years, Gianno has held various leadership roles at the federal, state, and local levels. His work in politics and consulting eventually led to becoming an on-air analyst and host for radio and television.
Gianno’s first book, TAKEN FOR GRANTED: How Conservatism Can Win Back the Americans That Liberalism Failed largely recounts his childhood in streets filled with violence, poverty, and drugs (including his own mother’s addiction) and the way in which conservative values helped him achieve his dreams in reaching DC and Los Angeles. His hope is that other Americans will be motivated by his journey and focus again on faith, hard work, and self-determination.
In addition to his TV work, Gianno has been an opinion contributor for The Hill, providing commentary on political, financial, and cultural issues. He is also a special correspondent for Extra TV, where he coverings red carpets in Hollywood and Washington, D.C. He is also a noted public speaker, appearing at events across the country discussing everything from federal politics and policy and drugs addiction in America to the conservative movement or the steps of living outside the box and being unrealistic with your life’s work.
Raised on the southside of Chicago, Gianno got his first job in politics at fourteen when he walked into the local alderman’s office in the hopes of making the world a better place. For the next seventeen years, Gianno has held various leadership roles at the federal, state, and local levels. His work in politics and consulting eventually led to becoming an on-air analyst and host for radio and television.
Gianno’s first book, TAKEN FOR GRANTED: How Conservatism Can Win Back the Americans That Liberalism Failed largely recounts his childhood in streets filled with violence, poverty, and drugs (including his own mother’s addiction) and the way in which conservative values helped him achieve his dreams in reaching DC and Los Angeles. His hope is that other Americans will be motivated by his journey and focus again on faith, hard work, and self-determination.
In addition to his TV work, Gianno has been an opinion contributor for The Hill, providing commentary on political, financial, and cultural issues. He is also a special correspondent for Extra TV, where he coverings red carpets in Hollywood and Washington, D.C. He is also a noted public speaker, appearing at events across the country discussing everything from federal politics and policy and drugs addiction in America to the conservative movement or the steps of living outside the box and being unrealistic with your life’s work.
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June 8, 2025
Book Review: The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America’s Violent Crime Crisis by Gianno Caldwell - A Public Health Practitioner’s Perspective
Gianno Caldwell’s The Day My Brother Was Murdered is a harrowing yet necessary exploration of America’s violent crime epidemic through the lens of personal tragedy and systemic failure. As a public health professional, I found myself oscillating between profound grief and professional outrage—grief for Caldwell’s loss and the thousands of similar stories playing out in marginalized communities, and outrage at how often these tragedies are dismissed as inevitable rather than addressed as preventable public health crises.
Emotional Resonance: Between Personal Pain and Collective Trauma
Reading this book felt like bearing witness to a dual tragedy: the murder of Caldwell’s brother and the broader societal indifference that allows such violence to persist. His raw account of grief—particularly the moments where he describes the “before and after” of his brother’s death—resonated deeply with my work in trauma-informed care. The chapters analyzing how poverty, lack of mental health resources, and fractured community trust fuel violence left me grappling with a painful truth: Public health has too often treated violence as a criminal justice issue rather than a preventable epidemic. Caldwell’s journey from victim to advocate stirred both admiration and guilt—Why does it take personal loss to spur systemic action?
Key Public Health Insights
-Violence as a Public Health Emergency: Caldwell’s story underscores how gun violence disproportionately devastates Black and Brown communities, mirroring disparities seen in other health crises like maternal mortality or chronic disease.
-The Limits of Policing: The book challenges public health’s reliance on law enforcement solutions, highlighting how underfunded social services and economic despair are root causes no arrest can address.
-Community as Intervention: Caldwell’s advocacy work models how public health could better center lived experience—e.g., training violence interrupters alongside epidemiologists.
Constructive Criticism
-Structural Analysis Gap: While Caldwell powerfully indicts individual failures, the book could delve deeper into policy culprits (e.g., redlining’s legacy, healthcare divestment) that public health must confront.
-From Grief to Policy: A postscript with actionable steps for readers (e.g., supporting hospital-based violence intervention programs) would bridge personal narrative and public health praxis.
Final Thoughts
This book is a gut punch and a galvanizing call. It left me convinced that until public health treats violence prevention with the urgency of a pandemic—marshaling resources, tracking “cases,” and centering survivors—we’ll keep mourning brothers, sons, and daughters who should still be here.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) – A devastating, essential wake-up call.
Gratitude: Thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss for the review copy. In a field that prides itself on prevention, this book demands we do better.
Gianno Caldwell’s The Day My Brother Was Murdered is a harrowing yet necessary exploration of America’s violent crime epidemic through the lens of personal tragedy and systemic failure. As a public health professional, I found myself oscillating between profound grief and professional outrage—grief for Caldwell’s loss and the thousands of similar stories playing out in marginalized communities, and outrage at how often these tragedies are dismissed as inevitable rather than addressed as preventable public health crises.
Emotional Resonance: Between Personal Pain and Collective Trauma
Reading this book felt like bearing witness to a dual tragedy: the murder of Caldwell’s brother and the broader societal indifference that allows such violence to persist. His raw account of grief—particularly the moments where he describes the “before and after” of his brother’s death—resonated deeply with my work in trauma-informed care. The chapters analyzing how poverty, lack of mental health resources, and fractured community trust fuel violence left me grappling with a painful truth: Public health has too often treated violence as a criminal justice issue rather than a preventable epidemic. Caldwell’s journey from victim to advocate stirred both admiration and guilt—Why does it take personal loss to spur systemic action?
Key Public Health Insights
-Violence as a Public Health Emergency: Caldwell’s story underscores how gun violence disproportionately devastates Black and Brown communities, mirroring disparities seen in other health crises like maternal mortality or chronic disease.
-The Limits of Policing: The book challenges public health’s reliance on law enforcement solutions, highlighting how underfunded social services and economic despair are root causes no arrest can address.
-Community as Intervention: Caldwell’s advocacy work models how public health could better center lived experience—e.g., training violence interrupters alongside epidemiologists.
Constructive Criticism
-Structural Analysis Gap: While Caldwell powerfully indicts individual failures, the book could delve deeper into policy culprits (e.g., redlining’s legacy, healthcare divestment) that public health must confront.
-From Grief to Policy: A postscript with actionable steps for readers (e.g., supporting hospital-based violence intervention programs) would bridge personal narrative and public health praxis.
Final Thoughts
This book is a gut punch and a galvanizing call. It left me convinced that until public health treats violence prevention with the urgency of a pandemic—marshaling resources, tracking “cases,” and centering survivors—we’ll keep mourning brothers, sons, and daughters who should still be here.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) – A devastating, essential wake-up call.
Gratitude: Thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss for the review copy. In a field that prides itself on prevention, this book demands we do better.
August 14, 2025
**Audiobook** This was a deeply personal and impactful book. Caldwell shares his own story, along with those of others, with honesty and compassion, weaving together raw, real-life experiences and evidence-based insights. He offers a valuable perspective that shines a light on the human cost of violence and the urgent need to set aside political aspirations/soft on crime and focus on bipartisan meaningful action/reform/tough on crime.
One aspect I especially appreciated was how Caldwell boldly brought his Christian faith into the discussion. His message is rooted in hope and personal responsibility.
Caldwell doesn’t stop at sharing his pain—he offers attainable, research-backed solutions for addressing crime and violence.
Much of this book is outside my personal experience, as I have spent most of my life in “safer” rural or small-town communities. Still, I’m interested in learning from the vastly different lifestyles and perspectives of city dwellers, including those living in high-crime areas and those impacted by crime/violence. Caldwell’s descriptions opened a window into worlds vastly different from my own. Highly recommend!
One aspect I especially appreciated was how Caldwell boldly brought his Christian faith into the discussion. His message is rooted in hope and personal responsibility.
Caldwell doesn’t stop at sharing his pain—he offers attainable, research-backed solutions for addressing crime and violence.
Much of this book is outside my personal experience, as I have spent most of my life in “safer” rural or small-town communities. Still, I’m interested in learning from the vastly different lifestyles and perspectives of city dwellers, including those living in high-crime areas and those impacted by crime/violence. Caldwell’s descriptions opened a window into worlds vastly different from my own. Highly recommend!
November 18, 2025
What a disgraceful, poorly written waste of paper excuse to demonize "liberals, leftists, immigrants, and the woke" for violent crime in America without taking the time to pursue any kind of research into the foundational reasons for such a rise. It is a tragic shame to turn the murder of your brother into an opportunity to peddle talking points to advance your Fox News career. A total shame.
December 10, 2025
The Day My Brother Was Murdered has a powerful premise: it puts a human face on the endless crime stories we hear every day. Gianno Caldwell writes from the most personal place possible—his own brother was killed—and because of his platform as a newscaster, he was able to bring immediate attention to the case and push for answers, a privilege most families never get. What I appreciated is how he doesn’t keep that spotlight for himself; he uses it to amplify the stories of other families who lost loved ones that same day. As a book it was personal, if somewhat dry read for such emotional context.
August 29, 2025
Mr. Caldwell has written a deeply, personal story of the day his baby brother, Christian, was murdered.
Because their mother had abandoned Mr. Caldwell and Christian, Mr. Caldwell and his grandmother raised Christian. So an affectionate and personal relationship was built between the two brothers.
The book was excellently written by a man who is still in the process of accepting the untimely death of his baby brother.
Christian was killed on June 24, 2022. To date no arrests have been.
Because their mother had abandoned Mr. Caldwell and Christian, Mr. Caldwell and his grandmother raised Christian. So an affectionate and personal relationship was built between the two brothers.
The book was excellently written by a man who is still in the process of accepting the untimely death of his baby brother.
Christian was killed on June 24, 2022. To date no arrests have been.
October 5, 2025
A good concept but more a polemic. If you don't want to read the book, watch Fox. All the ills are real but he lays them all at the feet of "leftists, progressives, liberals, Democrats", etc. DNF No real answers offered except a few glittering generalities at the very end.
July 6, 2025
excellent and heartbreaking
August 24, 2025
good balance
September 9, 2025
Good book. Tough story. 4⭐️
November 12, 2025
Fox News propaganda. Will not touch this piece of excrement.
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