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Teen Survives Park Shooting, Faces New Reality
24 Jun
Summary
- Jeremy Herred Jr. was shot at Douglass Park a year ago.
- He remains paralyzed and on a ventilator, attending daily physical therapy.
- The Chicago Park District is implementing 27 action items after an investigation.
One year ago, on June 26, 2025, a shooting occurred at Douglass Park, resulting in the death of 15-year-old Marjay Dotson and severe injury to Jeremy Herred Jr. Jeremy, now preparing to celebrate his 16th birthday, remains paralyzed and dependent on a ventilator, undergoing rigorous physical therapy sessions three times a week.
His family draws immense strength from his remarkable resilience and unwavering faith. Despite the tragic circumstances, Jeremy maintains a positive outlook. The Chicago Park District has acknowledged the incident and is actively working on 27 action items stemming from an internal review conducted last July. A progress report detailing these initiatives is slated for release next month.
