An 11-year-old girl named Willow James is currently recovering after being wounded by a stray bullet while driving home from school in Harvey, according to ABC7 Chicago. The incident, which took place last Wednesday, involved James while she was in a car with her father and cousin.
As they were returning home from school, the family reported that bullets struck their vehicle, resulting in a graze wound to the girl’s head, as per ABC7 Chicago. Her father rushed James to the hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. Despite the bandages wrapped around her head in a hospital photo, the family remains hopeful for a full recovery, though they acknowledge the coming weeks will be critical to her healing.
Dr. Kisha McCaskill, Cook County Board Commissioner for the 5th District, has urgently called for action against the cycle of violence affecting youth. “There is absolutely no reason why we need to have so many balloon releases,” she declared, referring to the events commonly held to honor victims of gun violence. “The City of Harvey has been working diligently on this case and remains committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice,” the city articulated, as stated by FOX 32 Chicago…