Classmates Remember Rauner College Prep Student Shot and Killed in Chicago's Noble Square

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Students at Rauner College Prep left flowers and notes at an intersection in Chicago’s Noble Square neighborhood to remember and honor their classmate Caleb Westbrook, who shot to death Tuesday.

Westbrook was a freshman at Rauner and was loved by many of his classmates and teachers. They described him as a ray of light—a young life full of personality and positivity.

He was one of at least six children shot in the city in the past 24 hours. His former youth football coach said more needs to be done to curb the violence. Hall said Westbook loved playing football. He was part of the Garfield Park Gators for two years, had his mind set on going to college, and always did what was right.

 

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