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Gang-Related Chicago Shooting Kills 8-Year-Old, Injures 10

Apr 14, 2024, 03:45 PM

Over the weekend, Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence, culminating in a mass shooting on the city's South Side that left an 8-year-old girl dead and ten others injured, three of whom were children. The incident occurred outside a family gathering on Saturday night, with police attributing the violence to gang-related activities. Among the victims were two boys, ages 1 and 9, who are in critical condition. The 8-year-old girl, identified by her father, Jose Molina, as Ariana Molina, died from a gunshot wound to the head. The shooting is part of a broader wave of violence across the city, with at least 41 people shot, 7 fatally, over the weekend. The Chicago Police Department is investigating the shootings, which have sparked widespread concern about safety and the prevalence of gang violence in the area.