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Tag: shooting

Posted inCommunity

Fundraiser launched for family of 7-year-old killed by stray bullet

by Mina Bloom/Block Club Chicago November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Neighbors are rallying to help the family of 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe, who was killed Wednesday when someone opened fire in an alley and sent a stray bullet into his home in Humboldt Park. Akeem was washing his hands for dinner in his family’s home in the 2600 block of West Potomac Avenue around 8:20 p.m. […]

Posted inNews, Police & Fire

Cops shoot man pointing gun inside West Side station

by Block Club Chicago Staff October 11, 2022October 11, 2022
Posted inPolice & Fire

After teen’s murder, Oak Park plans to cut gas station hours

by Stacey Sheridan September 13, 2022September 13, 2022
Posted inOpinion

Time to really get angry about the violence

by Arlene Jones September 6, 2022September 6, 2022
Posted inNews

After high school player shot, a community rallies to her side

by Katie Finlon/Block Club Chicago August 29, 2022August 29, 2022
Posted inPolice & Fire

Cop shot teen in back while arms were raised, family says

by Pascal Sabino/Block Club Chicago June 1, 2022June 1, 2022
Posted inNews

After violence, city moves up weekend curfew for minors

by Kelly Bauer/Block Club Chicago May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Posted inEducation

Beloved North Lawndale gym teacher and Navy vet mourned

by Pascal Sabino/Block Club Chicago March 28, 2022March 28, 2022
Posted inPolice & Fire

Police, faith leaders discuss reduced Halloween

by Jordyn Harrison/Austin Talks November 15, 2021November 15, 2021

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