Derrion Albert, 16, Beaten To Death In Chicago
source: http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/09/boy-16-found-slain-on-far-south-side.html
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Walker said his grandson asked if he could hang out with some friends Thursday after school. Walker said OK, but insisted Derrion be back by 7 p.m.
He never made it. Witnesses said Derrion was near the community center, 342 W. 111th St., when a group of teenagers walking east met up with a group coming from the west. The fight began, they said, with about 10 teenagers. By the time it was finished, witnesses and police said, more than 50 youths were involved.
Milton Massie, executive director of Agape, said video from a surveillance camera atop the community center shows Derrion being struck in the back of the head and moving away from the crowd.
He fell to the gravel, next door to Agape, a Greek word for love.
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4 boys have been arrested in connection to his murder.
What the hell is happening to our youth? Why are we hurting and killing each other?
He never made it. Witnesses said Derrion was near the community center, 342 W. 111th St., when a group of teenagers walking east met up with a group coming from the west. The fight began, they said, with about 10 teenagers. By the time it was finished, witnesses and police said, more than 50 youths were involved.
Milton Massie, executive director of Agape, said video from a surveillance camera atop the community center shows Derrion being struck in the back of the head and moving away from the crowd.
He fell to the gravel, next door to Agape, a Greek word for love.
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4 boys have been arrested in connection to his murder.
What the hell is happening to our youth? Why are we hurting and killing each other?
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bubl_415
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What another waste of life. I'm sorry to hear about this. I wish it wasn't so common; violence. I wish I could tell these youth that it is not that serious, no need to kill. Express your anger in a productive way...
I wish the world could find some peace. - 2 years ago
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Jjjjason7
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Fighting amongst each other no matter how frustrated we get wont solve anything. WTF did he die for? The story makes it look like a random act of violence? And by kids on kids how sad the brightest burn out the fastest. My condolences to the family.
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