Paris Bassett

Murdered

Paris Bassett, a 16-year-old, was tragically killed on March 2, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred on the 1300 block of East 72nd Street, where Paris was shot in the head. This was part of a particularly violent weekend in Chicago, which saw eight Chicago Public School students shot, three of whom, including Paris, lost their lives. The high frequency of gun violence affecting young people was a growing concern in the city, prompting community calls for increased gun control measu ...Read More

3 kids die, 5 hurt in rash of shootings - Chicago Tribune

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