Early this morning, a tragic incident unfolded in the 2300 block of South Sawyer as police officers responded to reports of shots fired. The officers arrived at 2:37 a.m. and spotted two males in a nearby alley. Upon seeing the police, both individuals attempted to flee, prompting the officers to give chase.

Unfortunately, the sequence of events took a grim turn when one of the boys, identified as a 13-year-old, was shot. The person shot was pronounced dead at the scene, and a weapon was reportedly recovered from him.

Calls for Justice and Transparency

During the weeks that followed, the teen’s shooting would spark cries for justice, transparency, and peace as a trail of information and misinformation led to the release of police body camera video…

A Community in Mourning

As news of the incident spread, community members gathered to mourn and protest, demanding clarity and accountability from law enforcement. The atmosphere was tense but filled with a collective call for answers and justice for the young life lost.