Homicide Watch Chicago

BY KALEY FOWLER Homicide Watch Chicago Kamaal Burton was a “walking radio” who announced his presence by blasting hip-hop music, his cousin said. “We always heard Kamaal coming because he had his music blaring,” said Marquette Hearon. “He was always listening to hip-hop, especially King Louie — he was Kamaal’s favorite.” Hip-hop music no longer … Read more →

BY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch Chicago Editor Nine people were killed in shootings and stabbings throughout Chicago last week. Two of the murders happened over the weekend, when at least 30 others were wounded by gunfire. The most recent killing happened when 21-year-old Davontae Harrison motorist was shot in the chest in the 3900 block … Read more →

Kamaal Burton was fatally shot Thursday night in the Altgeld Gardens community. Burton, 18, was walking with another male near East 133rd Street and South Langley Avenue when two males walked up and opened fire about 9:40 p.m. Thursday, authorities said. The shooting happened near CICS Lloyd Bond elementary school. Burton, of an unidentified home … Read more →