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Siblings charged with murder in death of Dwyane Wade's cousin, police say Siblings charged with murder in death of Dwyane Wade's cousin, police say
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Chicago police said on Sunday two brothers had been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Nykea Aldridge, the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade, as she was walking to register her children for school.Chicago police said on Sunday two brothers had been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Nykea Aldridge, the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade, as she was walking to register her children for school.
Authorities said 26-year-old Darwin Sorrells Jr and 22-year-old Derren Sorrells were charged on Sunday in the death of Aldridge.Authorities said 26-year-old Darwin Sorrells Jr and 22-year-old Derren Sorrells were charged on Sunday in the death of Aldridge.
Police said the 32-year-old mother of four was pushing a baby in a stroller near the school when two men walked up and fired shots at a third man but instead hit Aldridge in the head and arm. Aldridge was not the intended target, police said. Police said the 32-year-old mother of four was pushing a baby in a stroller near the school when two men walked up and fired shots at a third man but instead hit Aldridge in the head and arm. Police commander Brendan Deenihan said at a Sunday news conference the target was a driver who had just dropped off passengers in the neighborhood.
Police said the suspects had criminal records. Chicago police superintendent Eddie T Johnson planned to release more information at a news conference later on Sunday. Video of the incident exists, Dennihan said, but no weapon was recovered and police do not know where the weapon is.
Authorities are investigating whether the encounter between the men was a robbery, possibly involving a driver from a ridesharing company, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said on Saturday. Chicago police superintendent Eddie Johnson said the suspects were an example of the city’s problem with repeat offenders, which he has spoken about frequently in recent months.
Chicago has been in the throes of a major increase in gun violence this year, largely centered in a few south and west side neighborhoods, after years of seeing declines. This July alone, there were 65 homicides – the most that month since 2006. Darwin Sorrells was sentenced to six years in prison in January 2013 on a gun charge and was released early on parole. Derren Sorrells is a known gang member who also was on parole, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.
“They don’t care who they shoot and they don’t fear the consequences,” Guglielmi said, noting that about 1,400 people drive 85% of the city’s gun violence. He added that Chicago is good at predicting who will be the perpetrators and the victims of gun violence.
Chicago has been in the throes of a major increase in such violence, largely centered in a few south and west side neighborhoods, after years of seeing declines. This July alone, there were 65 homicides – the most that month since 2006.
Wade, whose charitable organization, Wade’s World Foundation, does community outreach in the Chicago area, signed with the Chicago Bulls in July after 13 years with the Miami Heat. On Thursday he and his mother, pastor Jolinda Wade, participated via satellite in an ESPN-hosted town hall meeting on Chicago gun violence.Wade, whose charitable organization, Wade’s World Foundation, does community outreach in the Chicago area, signed with the Chicago Bulls in July after 13 years with the Miami Heat. On Thursday he and his mother, pastor Jolinda Wade, participated via satellite in an ESPN-hosted town hall meeting on Chicago gun violence.
Wade has reacted to his cousin’s death online, tweeting Friday: “My cousin was killed today in Chicago. Another act of senseless gun violence. 4 kids lost their mom for NO REASON. Unreal. #EnoughIsEnough.”Wade has reacted to his cousin’s death online, tweeting Friday: “My cousin was killed today in Chicago. Another act of senseless gun violence. 4 kids lost their mom for NO REASON. Unreal. #EnoughIsEnough.”
On Saturday morning, he tweeted: “The city of Chicago is hurting. We need more help& more hands on deck. Not for me and my family but for the future of our world. The YOUTH!” In a following tweet, he added: “These young kids are screaming for help!!! #EnoughIsEnough”.On Saturday morning, he tweeted: “The city of Chicago is hurting. We need more help& more hands on deck. Not for me and my family but for the future of our world. The YOUTH!” In a following tweet, he added: “These young kids are screaming for help!!! #EnoughIsEnough”.
In 2012, Wade’s nephew, Darin Johnson, was shot twice in the leg but recovered. In 2012, Wade’s nephew, Darin Johnson, was shot twice in the leg. He recovered.
Aldridge’s death became the center of political controversy on Saturday, after Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, seemed to attempt to use it to appeal to African American voters.Aldridge’s death became the center of political controversy on Saturday, after Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, seemed to attempt to use it to appeal to African American voters.
Appearing on CNN on Sunday, Trump’s running mate, Mike Pence, sidestepped questions about the flow of guns into Illinois from his state. Chicago police have said more than half of the guns used in crimes come from out of state, including about 20% from Indiana.Appearing on CNN on Sunday, Trump’s running mate, Mike Pence, sidestepped questions about the flow of guns into Illinois from his state. Chicago police have said more than half of the guns used in crimes come from out of state, including about 20% from Indiana.
Asked about the statistic, the Indiana governor instead brought up failing schools in Chicago and his running mate Donald Trump’s pledge to create jobs.Asked about the statistic, the Indiana governor instead brought up failing schools in Chicago and his running mate Donald Trump’s pledge to create jobs.