Authorities claimed James Gonnigan accidentally shot and killed his friend Marsalis Holman in their North Lawndale home on Jan. 4. Reader Tilden 2007 posted this about the killing:
I am really sorry this happen to you James, I know you are a good person and this was just a simple mistake. I know it really hurts that you lost your best friend, and now his blood is on your hand. My prayers are to you and to him and his family. I understand people make mistakes and this by far is the worst of them all. I pray that you do not have to live the rest of your life in jail for a simple mistake. I hope the Justice system see you for who you are and not as a killer. Mistake are made on a daily, and I know you have already learned from it. You lost your beloved friend and I am truly sorry for your lost. #2007 #Tilden #Chicago #JamesGonnigan #r.i.p