Family of slain Chicago teen hopes for justice
CHICAGO – The cousin of a 15-year-old Chicago honor student shot to death this week says the most important thing for her family is bringing the killer to justice.
Speaking at a news conference Saturday, Shatira Wilks pleaded for anyone with information about the shooter to come forward.
Hadiya Pendleton was shot Tuesday while she talked with friends after school in a park about a mile from President Barack Obama's Chicago home. Police say she was an innocent victim caught up in a gang shooting.
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