It's just four days and thirty-one people have been shot and eight of them died in Chicago.
Tuesday was a violent day, three men killed and 14 others injured on South and West Sides. Including two men who were playing dice it the Austin neighborhood.
In the Austin neighborhood, there have been 132 shootings and 23 of them homicides already this year. Austin is the deadliest area in Chicago.
"We are looking for answers in regards to Courtney's death," said one mother.
Courtney Copeland, 22, was shot and killed in his car just north of the Austin neighborhood. His mother Shapearl Wells says her son's murder is still not solved and she fears for he community.
Wednesday night's meeting brought together the community, politicians, pastors and police. The commander for the Austin area says their are more 50 more shootings this year compared to last year.
STOP THE VIOLENCE!!! LETS WORK TOGETHER!!!
Tuesday was a violent day, three men killed and 14 others injured on South and West Sides. Including two men who were playing dice it the Austin neighborhood.
In the Austin neighborhood, there have been 132 shootings and 23 of them homicides already this year. Austin is the deadliest area in Chicago.
"We are looking for answers in regards to Courtney's death," said one mother.
Courtney Copeland, 22, was shot and killed in his car just north of the Austin neighborhood. His mother Shapearl Wells says her son's murder is still not solved and she fears for he community.
Wednesday night's meeting brought together the community, politicians, pastors and police. The commander for the Austin area says their are more 50 more shootings this year compared to last year.
"They want to see officers interacting more they want to have more dialogue they want the officers to slow down, stop get out of the car see what's going on,” said 15th District Police Commander Dwayne Betts.
Police officers need to step up.
STOP THE VIOLENCE!!! LETS WORK TOGETHER!!!
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