Tyshawn Marron Blanton

Tyshawn Marron Blanton, age 31, was fatally shot on January 8, 2013, in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago. The shooting occurred outside a convenience store near Sedgwick and Division around 6:15 p.m. Tyshawn was struck by multiple gunshots, and a 20-year-old man who was also present was shot in the back and left in serious condition. Tyshawn was a father of three, and his sister called for increased police presence in the neighborhood in response to the tragedy. This incident was one of seve ...