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Man charged with murder of 9-year-old girl after noise complaint confrontation

  • A 43-year-old Chicago man, Michael Goodman, has been charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting a 9-year-old girl who was riding a scooter.
  • Witnesses reported Goodman had complained about neighborhood noise prior to the shooting on Saturday night.
  • After shooting the girl in the head, Goodman was tackled by the victim's father and injured during a struggle.
  • The shooting occurred in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood, which saw high levels of gun violence over the weekend.
  • The local community and school district have expressed sadness over the tragic loss of the young girl's life.
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