It has happened again.
For the second time in the past couple of months, an innocent life has crossed paths with the violence that continues to torment Chester’s streets.
Back on Nov. 15, it was Kathy Ann Stewart, who was sitting on the bed of her mother’s home talking on a cell phone when the mean streets of the city intruded, snuffing out her life.
This weekend a 64-year-old grandmother was caught in the cross fire.
Police say Andre Lee was hit by bullets from two warring factions of young men near her home on Seventh Street near Yarnall. Lee was listed in critical condition.
Police have issued an arrest warrant for Corey Wyatt Cooper, 18. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Just ask Lee.
Police believe Cooper fired several shots at an SUV that was driving in the 2200 block of West Seventh Street around 4:30 Saturday afternoon.
Lee had just parked her car and was walking around it when she was struck in the back by at least one bullet.
Investigators said neighbors angry over the shooting came forward with information on Cooper.
Good for them. Chester is making great strides. But too many of its streets – and too many of its residents – continue to be victimized by this kind of senseless gun violence.
It has already cost the life of Kathy Stewart. It has put Andre Lee’s in grave danger.
Enough already.
For the second time in the past couple of months, an innocent life has crossed paths with the violence that continues to torment Chester’s streets.
Back on Nov. 15, it was Kathy Ann Stewart, who was sitting on the bed of her mother’s home talking on a cell phone when the mean streets of the city intruded, snuffing out her life.
This weekend a 64-year-old grandmother was caught in the cross fire.
Police say Andre Lee was hit by bullets from two warring factions of young men near her home on Seventh Street near Yarnall. Lee was listed in critical condition.
Police have issued an arrest warrant for Corey Wyatt Cooper, 18. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Just ask Lee.
Police believe Cooper fired several shots at an SUV that was driving in the 2200 block of West Seventh Street around 4:30 Saturday afternoon.
Lee had just parked her car and was walking around it when she was struck in the back by at least one bullet.
Investigators said neighbors angry over the shooting came forward with information on Cooper.
Good for them. Chester is making great strides. But too many of its streets – and too many of its residents – continue to be victimized by this kind of senseless gun violence.
It has already cost the life of Kathy Stewart. It has put Andre Lee’s in grave danger.
Enough already.
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