Man charged in mass shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook
Anthony Mothershed, 19, has been charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Anthony Mothershed, 19, has been charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Police said there were 51 shooting incidents, 75 shooting victims, and 13 deaths.
Chicago's top cop was trying to convey the message that he isn't losing hope, even after a violent holiday weekend in the city, during which 75 people were shot.
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One person is dead and 22 others are injured following a shooting at a Juneteenth gathering in Willowbrok early Sunday morning.
"They was knocking and crying saying they shot someone. I said, 'What?!' This senseless."
"They was knocking and crying saying they shot someone. I said, 'What?!' This senseless."
Police were already monitoring the scene, but were called away to an alleged 911 call of a fight that had broken out nearby.
Police were already monitoring the scene, but were called away to an alleged 911 call of a fight that had broken out nearby. Read the latest here.
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They will plant a peace garden and update the school's classrooms with peace corners.
There will be live music, panel discussions, hip-hop yoga, horseback rides, and arts and crafts activities along with food tastings and giveaways.
It's happening tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. The event is free and the whole family is invited.
Witnesses say 20 to 30 gunshots rang out in a crowd of over 200 teens and young adults who were gathered for what is usually a fun and safe time.
Juneteenth marks the day the last slaves were freed on June 19, 1865, after word of emancipation finally reached Texas.
Juneteenth marks the day the last slaves were freed on June 19, 1865, after word of emancipation finally reached Texas.
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Be sure to join the CBS 2 team this weekend at the Beverly/Morgan Park Juneteenth Family Festival. The free festival honors African American culture and heritage, plus music, dance, and health resources from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Be sure to join the CBS 2 team this weekend at the Beverly/Morgan Park Juneteenth Family Festival. The free festival honors African American culture and heritage, plus music, dance, and health resources from 11 to 7.
It will include live performances, panel discussions, a resource fair, and a blood drive.
It will include live performances, panel discussions, a resource fair, and a blood drive.
Juneteenth is Monday, but celebrations kick off early starting this weekend with the Family Festival in Beverly/Morgan Park. CBS 2 is a proud media sponsor of the event and will be in attendance with giveaways and more. Creator Shanya Gray explains what other activities will be featured at this year's event. Full story: Read more
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