Davon's mother, who works as violence interrupter in the city, was hosting a July 4 community peace cookout in Southeast D.C. Davon had just stepped out of his mother's car when two groups fired at one another.
"Once he started playing, he became the most valuable player," Ayala said."He wanted to go to the NFL and buy his momma a big house. He’s never going to get the opportunity to pursue that dream now. "Our granddaughter who is 8, we did a balloon release the other day, and she was crying because of that. She said next time we go on trips, Davon won’t be there," Ayala said.Gun violence researchers and community outreach workers say the recent uptick in gun violence is the result of three main factors: the typical summertime spike in shootings, the coronavirus pandemic and nationwide social unrest.
Demeatreas Whatley, a South Side Chicago community violence interrupter with CureViolence for more than a decade, said the violence has hit home for him. Whatley said his 14-year-old niece was shot in the hand, arm and side Tuesday night while waiting at a bus stop with friends. Earlier this week, Whatley's 22-year-old nephew was shot in both arms, breaking his bones.
FriedrichHayek Why do White Supremecists keep getting away with this?
What a pity, may her soul rest in peace, may Lord give a good place in heaven
That s a minor the African way only, by height
So what?
Sadly all this kids died from gang hands!
And all are under left-wing rulership.
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These precious black lives don’t matter but BLM will riot over a criminal
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Hey this is useless news . It doesn’t fit the narrative or the SJW and BLM causes. That’s why a lot of people are sick and tired of your blasts
Been going on there forever but the media won’t talk or report on it-
“They just want bread” ~AOC
I know we have bad cops, and there r criminals of all races killed by police, but where is the BLM movement for these poor young souls. They did nothing wrong, do not have criminal histories, and had nothing to do with the police. They need a voice and justice!!!
Where use BLM ?
Yet crickets is what we hear from the liberal politicians.
Nothing mentioned in this article about the Chicago mayor, who is too busy chasing social media clout responding to very real concerns from the press secretary
Police spend too much time on non essentials. They don't focus on the violence
Gun Violence Costs America $229 Billion Per Year, New ...
rhonda_harbison Very sad
Shootings or gangs? Cause or instrument?
What a beautiful girl she was. This madness has to end.
Yeah but this doesn’t help Democrats obtain power so 😴😴
But don't worry Mayor Lightheaded is worrying bout the important things. She had a census cowboy
If U keep breeding Criminals, they’re gonna kill many more!! Try a 1 Child Policy.
Who fatally shot her? BLM knows. They are silent because they know.
Are people rioting in Chicago?
All run by Democrats!
Gee wonder what's causing all this. Its a real mystery.
Chicago's been voting for a Democrat Mayor since 1931. 'Insanity' is voting for the same Party over & over again expecting different results. Run don't WalkAwayFromDemocrats
JoeBiden behind it trust me
But we have to defund the police so why is everyone complaining
Shhhhh You're not supposed to mention facts like those
MAGA Country.
And to think that there are idiotic city council people in large cities that want more defunding of Police !
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White people if you want to stop gun violence you have to stop poverty. Being born in a poor neighborhood means going to a poor school which means getting a poor job or jail. Address institutional capitalist racism and violence first. Then we know you’re taking it seriously.
Aaaaand - where is protests or any reaction?
This is a real tragedy!
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