Chicago Opens Emergency Center in Response to Mass Shooting that Killed Child

Following a devastating mass shooting in Back of the Yards, Chicago authorities and community groups have established a temporary emergency assistance center to support affected residents.

A mass shooting in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood resulted in the death of 9-year-old Ariana Molina and injuries to 10 others.
The emergency center, set up at Richard J. Daley Academy, offers counseling, victim compensation, and property repair services.
Chicago police emphasized that the center is aimed at healing, not gathering information for ongoing investigations.
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