Prominent Chicago pastor, community activist remembers 16-year-old grandson who was shot and killed Friday
The Rev. Robin Hood stands in the sanctuary at Greater Rock Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, July 23, after his grandson, Ra-Shaun Hood, was shot and killed in Auburn Gresham on Friday.
Hood, a prominent Chicago pastor and community activist, recounted some of his favorite memories of his grandson, who was shot and killed Friday night. He also called for measures to stop gun violence, a cause he’s spent much of his career championing. The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed that Ra-Shaun Hood died following a shooting in Auburn Gresham Friday night. Police said they found an unidentified boy on the sidewalk in the 1200 block of West 81st Street around 10:15 p.m. with gunshot wounds to the chest.The Chicago Fire Department transported the 16-year-old to Comer Children’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police said no one was in custody as of Sunday morning, and they were still investigating the case.
“He was so proud of that last name, Hood,” he said. “I called him and said, ‘Boy your name ain’t no Robin Hood Jr., your name is Ra-Shaun.’”
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