Betty Howard

Death by Force

Betty Howard, a 58-year-old African American special education teacher, tragically lost her life on May 29, 2014, in Chicago, IL. She was killed by a stray bullet while working her second job at a real estate office on 79th Street in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. The bullet that struck Betty was intended for a rival gang member, highlighting the pervasive issue of gun violence in the area.

The investigation into Betty Howard's death led to the arrest of Dominique Hodrick, an alleged gan ...Read More

NBC Chicago: Man Charged in Shooting Death of Teacher Held Without Bond

ABC7 Chicago: Brooks Academy special education department head Betty Howard fatally shot

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