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Girl, 9, Killed by Ketamine-High Gunman After Ice Cream Treat
9 Nov
Summary
- A girl was shot and killed shortly after buying ice cream.
- The gunman admitted to taking ketamine before the unprovoked attack.
- He was sentenced to 40 years in prison without parole.
A 9-year-old girl named Sarabi Medina was fatally shot in an unprovoked attack outside her Chicago apartment on August 5, 2023. She had just bought ice cream for herself and her father, Michael Medina, uttering "Here, Daddy, I got you an ice cream" before being killed.
The gunman, 46-year-old Michael Goodman, approached Sarabi while she was riding her scooter. Despite Michael Medina's attempts to intervene, Goodman followed Sarabi and shot her in the head. Goodman was later apprehended after Michael Medina tackled him, resulting in a second shot that injured Goodman.
Goodman admitted to consuming multiple doses of ketamine prior to the murder, purchased on the dark web. He claimed to have no memory of the shooting due to the drug and ongoing mental health issues. He expressed regret, stating he would trade his life for hers.
However, Sarabi's father disputes Goodman's account, asserting that the attack was targeted and that Goodman ignored them. Goodman was sentenced to 40 years in prison with no possibility of parole, receiving credit for the approximately three years already served.
