Overview

• Octavia Redmond, a 48-year-old postal worker, was shot and killed while delivering mail in Chicago.
• Over 140 letter carriers in Chicago have been victims of crimes in the past two years, with few offenders apprehended.
• Proposed federal and local laws aim to increase penalties for assaults on postal workers and enhance security measures.
• A $250,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Redmond's killer.
• Community leaders and postal unions call for immediate action to ensure the safety of postal workers nationwide.