Janay McFarlane, 18, was killed on Friday around 11:30 p.m. in North Chicago according to Lake County Coroner Thomas. Hours earlier, her sister sat on stage behind President Barack Obama as he gave a speech on gun control.

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Mcfarlane, a mother of a 3-month-old boy, was shot in the head while visiting friends and family. Community members have come forward giving information to the North Chicago police and now two people are being questioned in connection with the teenager’s death. At this time, no charges have been filed.

Mcfarlane’s 14-year-old sister was at Hyde Park Career Academy, where President Obama paid tribute to Hadiya Pendleton, the 15-year-was in a South Side park days after performing at Obama’s inauguration. Police have said it was a case of mistaken identity.

Blakely told the newspaper that Janay Mcfarlane had been affected by Pendleton’s death.
“She always said after Hadiya Pendleton got killed, `Momma that’s so sad,'” Blakely said. “She was always touched by any kid that got killed. She was always touched by mothers who couldn’t be there for their babies because they were gone.”

Pictures of Janay McFarlane and her son are located in the gallery above.