Chicago, IL — A Chicago man has been acquitted in a tragic case that stemmed from the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl during a Fourth of July celebration in the city’s Austin neighborhood. The incident, which took place several years ago, saw the young girl, Natalia Wallace, fatally shot while playing on a sidewalk.
According to authorities, on that fateful day, three men exited a white vehicle and fired more than 20 shots toward the gathering where people were celebrating the national holiday. Natalia was tragically struck in the forehead and later succumbed to her injuries at a hospital.
In the wake of the shooting, Davion Mitchell was identified and charged alongside three others with the young girl’s murder. However, nearly five years after the tragic event, a jury has found Mitchell not guilty on all charges.
The case also involved Mitchell’s brothers, Kevin and Terell Boyd, as co-accused. Kevin Boyd has been convicted of murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated discharge of a firearm. Terell Boyd awaits his trial. Another man, Reginald Merrill, implicated for driving the vehicle from which the gunfire was discharged, was also acquitted of murder and aggravated discharge.
The rulings have brought mixed reactions among community members and observers, who continue to grapple with the implications of violence in their communities. The case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun control and public safety in major cities across the United States.
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