Tag Archives: gun violence
Alleged Chicago Baby Killer Caught
Six month old Jonylah Watkins was shot in March
Career criminal charged with killing of 6 month old Jonylah Watkins
By Makkada B. Selah
12-Year-Old Boy Shot and Killed During Robbery Attempt
"It's really a shame you can't even let your kids play outside," the mother said
Boy killed during a robbery attempt on the streets of New Jersey
By Makkada B. Selah
Shots Fired at New Orleans Mother’s Day Parade; 18 Injured
Three suspects reportedly fled the scene
A second line parade in New Orleans on Mother’s Day disrupted by gunfire
By Makkada B. Selah
Rapper Trina’s Brother Murdered in Broad Daylight
Rapper Trina's brother, William "Gonk" Bain, was gunned down in Miami in broad daylight by a "friend."
Friends described him as a “good kid”
By Sasha King
Michelle Obama Tears Up During Gun Violence Speech in Chicago
First Lady holds back tears in front of Chicago crowd.
Mrs. Obama urges business leaders to support fight against gun violence.
By Gerren Keith Gaynor
4-Year Old Girl Fatally Shot in Car in Miami
Another child may have pulled the trigger
Another tragic loss from gun violence has occurred
By Makkada B. Selah
Chicago Teen Shot to Death After Sister Attended Obama’s Gun Speech
Teen gunned down while visiting friends
Teen is the victim of another senseless shooting in Chicago
By Makkada B. Selah
Pres. Obama Will Visit Chicago to Address Increasing Gun Violence
Obama responds to calls from gun-violence activists
Obama will address gun-violence in Chicago in upcoming visit
By Makkada B. Selah
First Lady to Attend 15-Year-Old Hadiya Pendleton’s Funeral
Civil rights leaders call for answer to Chicago gun violence
She will be joined by White House advisor Valerie Jarrett and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
By Sasha King
Jesse Jackson Urges Obama to Come to Chicago
Jackson says Obama visit necessary
Rev. Jesse Jackson thinks federal intervention is needed in Chicago to combat gang-violence.
