CBS 2’s Shardaa Gray reports from CPD headquarters with the latest on the investigation and police won’t confirm how many times he was shot, a family member said this was an accidental shooting.
Great to have you with us we begin here At four with the investigation into a Nine-year-old boy shot inside his own Home on New Year's Day we now know more Details about this deadly shooting CBS 2 Chardonnay gray is live at Chicago Police Headquarters with the latest on The investigation Chardonnay Well Joe and Erica while police won't Confirm how he was shot a family member Tells us this is an accidental shooting Police say nine-year-old Jarvis Watts Was living in the home with extended Family Police did not say where exactly in the Home the shooting happened just that Officers found him inside and there were Many adults and children there police Still won't say how many times he was Shot or who shot him you can see police Investigating the area last night this Happened on the 9400 Block of South Wallace just after 6 30. a school Administrator who dropped off flowers at The home confirms he attended Kipling Elementary School neighbors tell us Watts was a considerate little boy very Helpful they will always always help me Bring my groceries in And um yeah I they I I feel really bad That this has happened We're told many of the family members Have been brought in for questioning but There's still a lot of unanswered
Questions as if such as the if the gun Has been recovered and police will not Say reporting live outside of police Headquarters Chardonnay gray CBS 2 News
Sports Events Culture in Chicago
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Sports Events Culture in Chicago
Sports events culture in Chicago is one of the city’s most popular features. It is often referred to as the “Best Sports City in the World” and is the site of several major sports events. The city has also been awarded several awards for its sports culture.
In 2010, the city’s economy benefited from $600 million generated by sports. This money has been used to help fund schools and athletic programs. As of 2013, the city has created 456,000 jobs through its sports culture. Since the early 1990’s, the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks have dominated basketball and hockey respectively.
The Chicago Bears are devoted fans of baseball and football, and the city has a long history of hosting major sporting events. The Bears also provide funding for athletic programs for kids. Nerf football programs prepare youth for high school football.
Major sports events have been a way to raise awareness about important issues, like bullying and violence. They have also served to bring fans together. For example, in 2010, the Boston Bruins visited local children’s hospitals on Halloween. One of the most popular sports weekend weekends is the NFL Divisional Round. These events have been known to cancel, but you can check the website for any of the major venues in the area to find out the status.
Despite a few setbacks, sports have helped the city’s economy. It has earned a variety of awards, including being ranked as the Best Sports City in the World for two years in a row.