Gang-related shooting kills Demetrius Stevenson, 8, playing on porch in Markham in Chicago’s south suburbs, police say
Members of the family have recognized the kid as Demetrius Stevenson.
8-year-old Demetrius Stevenson was shot and killed tonight.
The kid shot within the head whereas taking part in on the porch of his house in Markham.
Police say this was a gang associated taking pictures.
Investigators consider the kid’s 18 y.o. brother was the meant goal. 📸 @lhfirm pic.twitter.com/e2JWiZBRL6
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A minimum of one man allegedly acquired out of a automotive and hearth photographs into the house within the 1500 block of Homan Avenue, police mentioned.
The boy was struck within the head, killing him, police mentioned.
“They shot and killed an 8-year-old that would not defend himself and doubtless didn’t even see it coming,” mentioned neighborhood activist Andrew Holmes.
Officers mentioned it’s a gang-related taking pictures and the boy’s 18-year-old brother was the meant goal.
He tried to save lots of his little brother and carried him out to police.
The 18-year-old, who has not been named, is in custody on a separate warrant and is being questioned concerning the taking pictures, in response to police.
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