News, Dad of slain teen: Chicago violence 'out of control' (business)

[JD59]

(CNN) -- Blair Holt wanted his mother to have a pendant for Mother's Day. His father, Ronald Holt, was purchasing the gift when his cell phone rang: Blair, 16, had just been shot on a Chicago bus.

The dad had his left arm outstretched with his debit card in hand, the phone in the other hand.

Dad of slain teen: Chicago violence 'out of control' - CNN.com

[KevK]

Business as usual in Chicago. Been that way for 50 years and will be that way 50 years from now.