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The families involved are demanding answers and accountability. A spokesperson for the families emphasized, "The kids went to the park to play and got shot by an employee." Their legal action aims to shed light on what they believe is systemic failure, and to push for changes that will prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The Impact on the Surviving Teen and Broader Community
One of the teenagers injured in the shooting, Jeremy Harris, survived but at a devastating cost: he is now a quadriplegic with permanent injuries. Harris is also notably related to Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old who was fatally shot by Chicago police in 2014—a connection that underscores the broader issues of violence and systemic challenges in Chicago’s youth community.