An argument at a popular Chicago hot dog eatery resulted in a man being fatally shot in his back by a minor. However, the 14-year-old will not serve time for his murder.
The teen, who police initially alleged was told by his mother to shoot and kill Jeremy Brown, 32, after she was assaulted by Brown, was facing charges for his death.
Brown was shot inside Maxwell Street Express in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood on Sunday, June 18 around 11 p.m. But after a week of investigation, he has been cleared, according to reports.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office stated “emerging evidence” influenced their decision not to pursue a charge against the boy.
“In light of emerging evidence, today the Cook County state’s attorney’s office has moved to dismiss the charges against Carlisha Hood and her 14-year-old son,” read a statement from the office. “Based upon the facts, evidence, and the law we are unable to meet our burden of proof in the prosecution of these cases.”
The teen’s 35-year-old mother, whose first name is given as Carlishia in multiple reports about the case, also faced murder charges, according to court records. Her charges were also dropped.
“Tears of joy. When your family is GOD DRIVEN. Nothing the impossible! I just got a call saying all charges was dropped my cousins will be home,” wrote Yatta Hood, who claims she is related to Hood and her son. “That’s all God right there.“
Yatta Hood also thanked the public on behalf of her family, writing, “Without social media and y’all helping us make our voice louder this wouldn’t be. Thank you all for helping share the truth with my post and that video.”
A 20-second video showing Brown beating on Hood while they patronized the same restaurant went viral on social media. Reports show the boy was sitting in the parking lot when his mother and the stranger began arguing while in line to order meals.
Brown punched the woman…
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