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Makaylah McKay

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 05, 2021

Victim Details

Makaylah McKay

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-08-05

4

Makaylah

McKay

07/12/2026

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Makaylah McKay, a 4-year-old African American girl, tragically died on August 5, 2021, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. According to reports, Makaylah was accidentally shot by another child who found a gun inside the residence. The shooting happened around 6 p.m. near the intersection of 64th Street and Carpenter Street. The child who found the gun accidentally discharged it, striking Makaylah in the chest. She was immediately transport ...
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  • Block Club Chicago: 4-Year-Old Girl Killed In Accidental Shooting In Englewood, Police Say
  • WGN-TV: Police: 4-year-old girl dies following accidental shooting in Englewood
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    I keep thinking about how someone could have brought a gun into a home with children present. It's j... ...Read More
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