The Root; Published By Kalyn Womack
The internet is in a hot debate about a recent shooting in Chicago where a mother allegedly asked her 14-year-old to gun down a man who punched her. According to Fox 59 News, the two faced murder charges however, some believe the family’s actions were in self-defense.
Carlishia Hood was at the Maxwell Street Express on South Halstead St. when she got in an argument with another customer. The man was seen on a bystander’s video threatening Hood that if she said one more thing he would “knock her out.” Hood looked off camera and said, “Get the gun,” then seconds later, the man wound up his fist and struck Hood several times. Surveillance camera footage shows Hood’s 14-year-old son appearing in the doorway, pulling a firearm from his hoodie and shooting at the man.
Trigger Warning: The video may disturb some viewers.
Now, the internet is debating whether these two deserved the felony murder charges they were handed. Read more
