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Seek justice at East Garfield Park where 14 were shot dead

CHICAGO — City leaders and community activists were among those who attended a memorial service on the West Side Wednesday. 14 injured in Halloween night shooting.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who has joined the Chicago Police Department, said, “We are here in solidarity with our community to recover this area from the tragedy that occurred just two nights ago.” David Brown and other community leaders at.

Three children aged 3, 11 and 13 were also injured.

“We have strong clues and there are video cameras all over this area and city. We are reviewing all our cameras,” Brown said. “You didn’t get away with this.”

The shooting occurred around 9:30 on Halloween night in California and Polk’s Corner.

According to police, the group gathered for an all-night vigil for a loved one who died when two men opened fire from a passing SUV.

“The whole community is heartbroken. This is some sickness that’s happened around here. It’s not normal,” said Terry Young. black men united.

The woman, who spoke exclusively to WGN News on Tuesday night, attended a prayer wake Wednesday. Asked to identify herself only as “Miss Patterson,” she said 10 of the 14 shooting victims were members of her family.

“Our children are forever traumatized,” she said. “This is a day we will never forget.”

The woman added: How do you comfort it? how do i stop ”

The youngest victim, a 3-year-old boy, was shot in both legs. A woman was hit by a car as she tried to flee the scene. Police believe it was not the intended target.

City leaders have spoken out about the lack of resources within the East Garfield Park district and urged citizens to assist law enforcement.

“You can run away, but you can’t hide from CPD being held responsible for this tragedy,” Brown told officials.

Lightfoot added: Some of the mother’s sons who committed this act are now hiding in plain sight. we have to step up. ”

https://wgntv.com/news/community-unites-at-east-garfield-park-site-where-14-people-were-shot/ Seek justice at East Garfield Park where 14 were shot dead

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