Demureye Macon, a 13-year-old African American boy, was tragically shot to death in Marquette Park, Chicago, on September 27, 2014. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. when Demureye was walking with a friend near the Montgomery Park playground, located in the 6600-block of South Talman Avenue. A gunman approached Demureye and asked for his gang affiliation. Despite Demureye's denial of any gang ties, the gunman opened fire, striking him in the chest. Demureye attempted to flee but succumbed t
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