Monday, October 31, 2011

Child shot during Halloween 'Latin King' gang shooting


According to a preliminary report, a 9 or 10-year-old child was shot in the leg near Lawrence and California Avenues around 10 p.m.

One report said the shooting happened underneath a bridge near the Albany Park neighborhood border, on the east side of the Chicago River.

The shooter was described as a large Hispanic man with a ponytail, carrying a backpack.

The gunman shouted, “King love!”, as he fired the shots, said bystanders.

After the shooting, eyewitnesses saw a group of children on the bridge trying to flag down passing motorists.

As of 10:30 p.m., the child’s condition is unknown.

If more information becomes available, this article will be updated accordingly.

UPDATE: According to the Chicago Tribune, the shooting occurred on the 3000 block of West Argyle Street. The child was taken to Children's Memorial Hospital.
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  1. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Omjc, a 9yr. Boy shot by low life scum on halloween. How sad, he as his family will b in my prayers. Hey CPD how about u add these latin queen good for nothings to the list and DECLARE WAR on these street terrorist also !

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  2. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I hate all gang bangers they should all be locked up there is no good use for them send them to Iraq

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