Reports of a 13-year-old boy killed after being suspected of breaking into cars have spurred outrage in Washington D.C. neighborhood and among leaders, including the daughter of a civil rights icon.
Authorities say Karon Blake died around 4 a.m. on Jan. 7 after being shot by an adult resident near Quincy Street in D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department said the shooter claimed to have seen Karon breaking into cars on the street early Saturday morning before confronting him and shooting him multiple times. Karon, who was unarmed, was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The adult who shot Karon has not been identified.
Chia Ukeekwe, a parent of a student at Karon’s school, told News4 that it was unacceptable to shoot someone over property.
“I understand that people have a right to protect their property, but to go out and shoot somebody who’s not doing anything to you, is, I don’t think that’s acceptable,” said Ukeekwe.
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