That’s how the family of Melissa Ortega describes the shooting death of the 8-year-old in Little Village Saturday.Chicago Weather: Winter Weather Advisories In Effect; Snow Arrives For Monday Morning Commute
City leaders are demanding change after Melissa was shot and killed while walking with her mom in Little Village Sunday. She was struck by a bullet police say was intended for someone else. Now in a growing memorial, flowers candles and balloons are left at the corner of 26th and Pulaski where Melissa where shot.
The family of Melissa walked into the medical examiner’s office Sunday to identify the body of the 8-year-old.Guevara was in the middle of 26th Street when he heard six to seven shots ring out. He found Melissa on the ground and called 911.
YOUR CHILDREN ARE NOT SAFE HERE! WHEN WILL ENOUGH BE ENOUGH? WHEN...KEEP SITTING ON YOUR COUCHES AND COMPLAINING INSTEAD OF GETTING OFF YOUR ASSES AND MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN! LETS GO NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So sorry baby girl 😇😢
This is so sad
Sad when Mexico is a safer place to be. Thanks lightfoot and brown and foxx.
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I'm so sick of these demon possessed killers (Black & Brown) terrorizing Chicago. This isn't about poverty or jobs! Criminals don't want legal work. They just want to hold communities captive through fear while they enjoy their profits from selling drugs!
Her family came to Chicago last August--5 months ago.
Little Village Residents need to start reporting gang and criminal activity in the neighborhoods. The residents know exactly who the teenagers involved in gangs are in their neighborhood block. Report anonymously to 911.
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