Hadiya Pendleton

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February 5, 2013

Chicago mom attends funeral for 4th child dead from gun violence

theGRIO REPORT - With over 40 homicides and more than 150 shootings in Chicago, the country’s third most populous city…
February 4, 2013

Rev. Jesse Jackson, protestors call on Obama to address Chicago gun violence

NBC CHICAGO - The cousin of a 15-year-old Chicago honor student shot to death this week says the most important…
February 1, 2013

Reward in Hadiya Pendleton case increased to $40,000

theGRIO REPORT - The Chicago Police Department on Friday announced an increase in the reward being offered for information leading…
February 1, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton murder sparks national debate on gun violence

theGRIO REPORT - Following months of a re-ignited gun reform debate, the fatal shooting of 15-year-old honor student Hadiya Pendleton…
February 1, 2013

Social media users united behind Hadiya Pendleton tragedy

theGRIO REPORT - Hadiya Pendleton's murder in Chicago shook the nation two days ago and fans across the country have…
January 31, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton's death draws White House attention, petition

theGRIO REPORT - The shooting death of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton has drawn national attention, prompting renewed calls for gun regulation,…
January 31, 2013

After Hadiya Pendleton's death, Chicago to put 200 more cops on the street

NBC NEWS - Two days after a teen who performed at President Obama's inauguration weekend was gunned down, Chicago Mayor…
January 31, 2013

Video surfaces of young Hadiya Pendleton in PSA about gang violence

theGRIO REPORT - NBC confirms that a video which has surfaced on YouTube featuring a young Hadiya Pendleton, the 15…
January 31, 2013

Friend of slain Chicago teen Hadiya Pendleton: I don’t know how to cope

VIDEO - Friends who witnessed the random gunning down of a 15-year-old Chicago girl less than a week after she…
January 30, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton is brought up during Senate gun control hearing

VIDEO - Police say Hadiya Pendleton died after she was shot in the back while hanging out with a group…
January 30, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton, teen performer at Obama inaugural events, fatally shot in Chicago

NBC CHICAGO - A 15-year-old majorette who performed at some of President Barack Obama's recent inauguration festivities has been shot…