Published 2 years ago

8-Year-Old Chicago Girl Killed by Stray Bullet to the Head

Summary by Ground News

Melissa Ortega was walking with a guardian on Saturday afternoon when they heard gunshots. Investigators say the guardian discovered that the child had been struck in the head by a bullet. Neither the girl nor her guardian was the intended target, police said. A reward of $10,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest and up to $15,000 for a conviction.

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The Guardian

Eight-year-old girl shot dead by Chicago gunman targeting someone else

Police superintendent says department ‘will not rest’ until killer of Melissa Ortega, a recent arrival from Mexico, is found

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Anger in Chicago as 8-year-old girl is shot dead by stray bullet

Authorities request residents with information about the shooter to come forward

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Chicago girl, 8, killed after being struck by stray bullet

CHICAGO (AP) — A gunman targeting someone else on Chicago's southwest side instead shot an 8-year-old girl in the head, killing her, police said.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Chicago girl, 8, killed after being struck by stray bullet

Police say gunman targeting someone else on Chicago’s southwest side instead shot an 8-year-old girl in the head, killing her

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

An 8-year-old girl was shot and killed by stray bullet in Chicago

Police are investigating the death of an 8-year-old girl who was shot and killed by a stray bullet over the weekend in Chicago.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS Local

8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Shot In Head In Little Village; Man Critically Wounded

CHICAGO (CBS) — An 8-year-old girl has died following a shooting in Little Village.Around 2:45 p.m. the girl was walking north on South Pulaski Road near 26th Street with a guardian, when she was shot in the head. Neither she nor her guardian were the intended target of the shooting, police said.She was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition but later died.A 26-year-old man was also shot in the incident. He was struck in the back and ta…

2 years ago·United States

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