Chicago, IL - A 15-year-old boy's life was tragically cut short in Little Italy when a gunman fired shots from a car next to him on Friday afternoon. According to police, the teen, identified as John Thomas, was struck in his chest and leg during the incident, which occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of West Grenshaw Street.
Witnesses report that the shooter pulled up next to the victim's location before opening fire from a moving vehicle. The teenager was rushed to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, leaving authorities scrambling for answers in an effort to apprehend the suspect responsible for this senseless act of violence. As local residents grapple with the devastating consequences of gun violence, Chicago police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Witnesses report that the shooter pulled up next to the victim's location before opening fire from a moving vehicle. The teenager was rushed to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, leaving authorities scrambling for answers in an effort to apprehend the suspect responsible for this senseless act of violence. As local residents grapple with the devastating consequences of gun violence, Chicago police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
... it's like, we're always talking about how we need to create a better future for our kids, but it feels like we're making the same mistakes over and over again... gun violence is such a complex issue, but I think it all comes down to one thing: we gotta take responsibility as human beings. We can't just point fingers or place blame - we gotta ask ourselves what we can do differently in our own lives, in our own communities. I mean, what if the shooter had taken a deep breath and thought about how their actions were gonna affect someone else? Maybe they wouldn't have pulled that trigger... it's all about choice, right? 
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Can't believe another young life lost over senseless gun violence 
. How many more teens gotta die before we do something about this?! 
We need to talk about our gun laws, like, NOW! 
It's time for a change.
. We should be able to feel safe walking down the street without fear of being shot. I'm keeping my thoughts and prayers out for John Thomas' family... 
it's crazy how senseless these shootings can be and how many lives are lost because of them. I feel so bad for John Thomas's family and friends, they must be going through an unimaginable pain right now