Posted by Huh on April 20, 2009 at 13:02:35:
Why is this not being covered by any local Chicago outlets? Not even on the Trib site, which surprises the hell out of me. I found this out by seeing Rick Hall's Facebook status. This is definitely newsworthy to the nation considering its the anniversary of Columbine. Shame on you, Chicago media.
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Auburn High School shooting
April 20, 2009 09:47 AM CDT
ROCKFORD (WREX) - An Auburn High School 9th grader is shot in front of the freshman campus this morning. It happened just before classes began between 8:50 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
The Rockford School District says a red pickup truck drove by and someone shot the teen in the leg. Emergency crews brought him to the hospital. He is expected to be okay.
Rockford police are on the scene investigating. The Auburn freshman and main campus are both on lock down. Nearby McIntosh Elementary is also on lock down.
Some parents have taken their kids out of school, but police say there's no need to do that. Laura Lewis, a parent, tells 13 News, "Oh my God, my baby. I didn't know who it was. My child doesn't get in a lot of trouble, but you know, kids can be kids. And you never know."