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11 Jun 2021
Former gang member turned award-winning author discusses Chicago gun violence
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Chicago has seen a spike in crime after a week when multiple children have become victims of gun violence. The latest shooting happened on the city's southwest side, where a 3-year-old girl was shot. Police are investigating whether the shooting was in retaliation.
The question remains: How do we help solve this relentless problem?
Dr. Robert Renteria is a former gang member who is now an internationally award-winning author and a recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award. He joined WGN News to talk about the issue.
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