Latoya Ellis has really had it hard. She was laid off of her Jimmy Johns job and has been since struggling to provide for herself and her three kids. Ellis was evicted from her apartment which forced her to stay with family. After a while she went and moved into a homeless shelter.
King Louie Reportedly “Doing Well” After Being Shot In The Head
Wednesday (December 23rd) Chicago rapper King Louie was shot in the head, but seems to be well on his way to recovery despite his near death experience. Read more below.
(Audio) Rapper King Louie Shot In The Head; Listen To The 911 Call
Chicago rapper King Louie, real name Louis Johnson Jr., was shot in the head around 3:30 p.m. today [Dec. 23] in an Ashburn neighborhood. At the time, Louie was sitting in a vehicle. King Louie was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he remains in stable condition. A representative says that he is “awake and talking.” Hit the jump for more.
Chicago Police Chief Fired As A Result Of Laquan McDonald Shooting Caught On Tape
Chicago mayor, Rahm Emanuel, called Police Supt. Garry McCarthy into his office on Monday. When McCarthy left, he was employed, however, overnight Emanuel phoned the man in charge to let him know that he had been fired. Find out more down bottom.
Police Officer Who Shot & Killed Laquan McDonald Doesn’t Have The Cleanest Background
Over a 14-year bid as a police officer, Jason Van Dyke has had 18 complaints filed agains him; eight of which were alleged excessive force, two involved the use of a firearm-not including the October 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald. Even with all of these complaints under Van Dyke’s belt, there is nothing that shows he was ever disciplined. Find out more after the jump.
(Video) Chicago Residents Take Action After Dash-Cam Footage Shows Police Killing Laquan McDonald
Protests ensue in the streets of Chicago following the release of dash-cam footage from the October 2014 shooting and killing, by the hands of former officer Jason Van Dyke, of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. With the video’s release, a group of protesters began marching, chanting “16 shots (the number of times the Black teen had been shot)” and “We got to fight back,” according to CNN. On Tuesday [Nov. 24], Dyke was charged with first-degree murder, and currently being held on bond. 18 and up, watch the graphic footage down bottom.
