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Tragedy Strikes Park: Second Teen Dies After Shooting
2 Sep
Summary
- An 18-year-old died from injuries sustained in a park shooting.
- Two other teenagers, aged 15 and 16, are recovering from their injuries.
- The shooting occurred after a gathering at Crest Hill Memorial Park.
Crest Hill police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in a south suburban park on Saturday evening. An 18-year-old identified as Jamari Finch succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday after being transported to a Chicago hospital. This marks the second fatality from the incident, following the death of 18-year-old Kamarion Coleman on Saturday. The shooting took place after a gathering at Crest Hill Memorial Park. Two other teenagers, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, sustained injuries but are expected to recover. Authorities have not disclosed the motive but confirmed the shooting was linked to the park gathering and was not a random act. Police responded to reports of shots fired around 11 p.m. and are seeking information from the public. Those with details are urged to contact Crest Hill police or Crime Stoppers of Will County.
