March, vigil for peace in Back of the Yards after shooting that killed girl, wounded 10
A 1-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy were also each shot multiple times. A 9-year-old boy suffered a graze wound.
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A 1-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy were also each shot multiple times. A 9-year-old boy suffered a graze wound.
"The offenders' actions, make no mistake, are horrific and unacceptable in our city," Chicago Police Area One Deputy Chief Don Jerome said.
"We don't have too many Black superheroes where I come from."
"We're going to miss all that he brought, the safety he brought for Lake County."
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"My heart was full to just know that they thought that much of me."
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At least two bullet holes were seen in the window.
"At some point, you just want to lift your head to heaven and say please, god, just let it stop."
Chicago police said a group of people were inside the business when an unknown person fired multiple shots at them before fleeing the scene.
"I really wanted to bring that here because it was something that our students really hadn't been exposed to."
Prosecutors said Antonio Velasco shot all four victims after spending the evening hanging out with them, smoking marijuana.
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