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Chicago Community Mourns Young Life Lost to Stray Bullet, Calls for Justice Escalate

Chicago, IL — A tragedy unfolded in Chicago’s Near West S ide on a Tuesday afternoon, claiming the life of 7-year-old Jai’mani Amir Rivera, who was struck and killed by a stray bullet while performing a simple errand for his grandmother. The young boy, whose interests included Spider-Man and video games, was described by his devastated family as a bright light in their lives. Rivera was caught in the crossfire outside his home and tragically …

Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old Girl Struck by Stray Bullet at Skyway Apartment Complex Causes Outrage

BRYN MAWR-SKYWAY, Wash. – A tragic incident unfolded in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Washington, when a 10-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet in Skyway, resulting in her untimely death at Harborview Medical Center after two days of treatment. The shooting occurred on May 23 at the Creston Point Apartments on Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 68th Avenue around 2 a.m. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the child’s passing, ruling her death a …

Family Seeks Justice for Innocent Bystander Killed by Stray Bullet outside Kiambu Nightclub

Kiambu, Kenya – The investigating officer, Peter Kingawi, is seeking a 20-day extension for further investigation into the tragic death of Njomo, who was fatally struck by a stray bullet outside a popular nightclub in Kiambu. The incident occurred as Njomo was standing across the road, speaking on the phone when a scuffle broke out near the club. Amidst the chaos, a gunshot rang out, causing those involved in the altercation to flee in fear. …

Stray Bullet Kills Man in Kalamazoo Northside Shooting Incident

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – A tragic incident unfolded on April 10, 2024, in Kalamazoo’s northside, resulting in the death of Mark Jackson, 53, from New Baltimore, Michigan. Jackson lost his life when a stray bullet penetrated the front door of the apartment he was residing in. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety reported that officers responded to reports of shots fired on Interfaith Boulevard near Woodward Avenue late that night. They arrived at the scene to …