They sought the American dream but were dealt the all-too-common hand of American violence instead.
That’s how the family of Melissa Ortega describes the shooting death of the 8-year-old in Little Village Saturday.Chicago Weather: Winter Weather Advisories In Effect; Snow Arrives For Monday Morning Commute
City leaders are demanding change after Melissa was shot and killed while walking with her mom in Little Village Sunday. She was struck by a bullet police say was intended for someone else. Now in a growing memorial, flowers candles and balloons are left at the corner of 26th and Pulaski where Melissa where shot.
The family of Melissa walked into the medical examiner’s office Sunday to identify the body of the 8-year-old.Guevara was in the middle of 26th Street when he heard six to seven shots ring out. He found Melissa on the ground and called 911.
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