Eric Crawford

Death by Force

Eric Crawford, a 13-year-old African American boy from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on May 16, 2021. Eric was riding his bicycle in the McKinley Park neighborhood when he was approached by a white SUV. Someone inside the vehicle opened fire, striking Eric in the head and neck. He was immediately transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition and placed on life support. Despite the medical team's efforts, Eric succumbed to his injuries a few days later.

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Chicago Sun-Times: Mother says ‘final goodbye’ before 13-year-old son is removed from life support and dies, one of the youngest victims of a violent weekend

WGN-TV: 13-year-old among 40 shot, 5 killed, in Chicago weekend violence

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