Two year old Coco Cole was died today, shot in the head while securely strapped in her car seat on Chicago's South Side.
Coco, her father and two sisters -- one 8 months old, the other 4 years old -- were waiting in the car while their mother went to a friend's home for cigarettes and a hooded assailant fired through the rear window. Authorities speculate the intended target was Coco's father, in retaliation for a gang-related incident. A suspect is in custody. If you can stand to read more, click here.
Under the circumstances, I guess it's fortunate that only one innocent life was taken. Though it certainly doesn't feel that way now.
This is the third fatal shooting on the South Side this week. And it's only April. It's going to be a long, hot, tragic summer.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
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Oh, my lord that's tragic!
ReplyDeleteNo, I cannot read anymore. Sickening.
ReplyDeleteOh my god, that's sad.
ReplyDeleteI've heard too many stories like that, living outside of Camden/Philly.