A 14-year-old boy named Marshawn Mitchell was shot and killed while leaving a homecoming football game at Hillcrest High School in Chicago’s southern suburbs. The boy’s mother, Amanda Lenore, expressed her heartbreak over losing her son. The incident is being investigated by the police.
Amanda Lenore was inconsolable just hours after her son, 14-year-old Marshawn Mitchell was shot and killed while leaving a homecoming football game at Hillcrest High School in Chicago's southern suburbs.
"They took my baby from me," Lenore said.
Police said the Country Club… pic.twitter.com/H0IMYPkng8
— K-12 School Shooting Database (@K12ssdb) September 16, 2023
In a tragic incident, a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed while leaving a homecoming football game at Hillcrest High School in Chicago’s southern suburbs. The victim, identified as Marshawn Mitchell, was leaving the game when the incident occurred, leaving his family and the community devastated.
Amanda Lenore, the mother of Marshawn, was inconsolable and expressed her grief over the loss of her beloved son. “They took my baby from me,” Lenore said, reflecting the heart-wrenching pain she is going through.
According to the police, the shooting took place near the Country Club area. The authorities are actively investigating the incident and gathering information to identify the perpetrator and determine the motive behind the crime.
In response to the incident, the community has come together to support the grieving family. Local leaders and organizations have expressed their condolences and condemned the senseless act of violence. The incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for better gun control measures and community initiatives to address the issue of gun violence.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by communities in Chicago and across the country when it comes to gun violence. It is a stark call to action for authorities and community members to work together to create a safer environment for everyone, especially young individuals like Marshawn Mitchell, whose lives were cut short by such senseless acts of violence..
Amanda Lenore was inconsolable just hours after her son, 14-year-old Marshawn Mitchell was shot and killed while leaving a homecoming football game at Hillcrest High School in Chicago’s southern suburbs.
“They took my baby from me,” Lenore said.
Police said the Country Club… pic.twitter.com/H0IMYPkng8
— K-12 School Shooting Database (@K12ssdb) September 16, 2023