Community activists expressed outrage and heartbreak Sunday following the death of an 8-year-old girl who was struck by a stray bullet in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
Community leaders say Melissa was in third grade at Emiliano Zapata Academy and her family had just moved to Chicago in August in pursuit of the American dream.Just days earlier, five kids all under the age of 17, were shot on one single day.
Such incidents involving children have prompted a conversation about change and what needs to be done to make Chicago safer. "We cannot allow this to become normal," said Ald. Raymond Lopez of the city's 15th Ward."And we cannot let Melissa become another name in a long list of children’s who’s lives were cut short by this endless parade of gang violence in the city of Chicago.""The system continues to fail us every single day," said community activist Elizabeth Ramirez."This child was killed her life did matter. Her family wanted to give her a better life.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
8-year-old girl dies after being shot in the head in Little Village, police sayThe girl and an adult caring for her were walking on South Pulaski Road when they heard gunshots and ran into a bank, Tannehill said. They then noticed the girl had been struck in the head, she said.
Consulte Mais informação »
8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Shot In Head In Little Village; Man Critically WoundedAn 8-year-old girl has died following a shooting in Little Village.
Consulte Mais informação »
Little Village shooting leaves 8-year-old girl dead, man critically wounded, Chicago police sayA girl, 8, has died after she was shot in the head while walking with her mother in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood Saturday, police said.
Consulte Mais informação »
8-year-old girl killed in Little Village shooting ID'd: Chicago Teachers UnionThe Chicago Teachers Union identified the 8-year-old girl shot and killed Saturday while walking with her mother in Little Village.
Consulte Mais informação »
8-year-old girl fatally struck by stray bullet in Little Village identified as third-grade student, recent immigrantThe Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the 8-year old fatally struck by a stray bullet as Melissa Ortega of the 2800 block of South Tripp Avenue, in Little Village.
Consulte Mais informação »