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Promising University of Chicago student killed by stray bullet
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:46 am
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:46 am
Well, it didn't kill him initially, but it did paralyze him. So he communicated with his family via blinking, that he wanted to pull the plug.
A 20-year-old University of Chicago student was killed by a stray bullet while riding in a subway train on his way home from his prestigious summer internship at an investment firm in a downtown neighborhood.
Max Lewis, a rising junior at the university, was seated on a CTA Green Line train at around 6.30pm on July 1 when the bullet flew through a window and struck him in the back of the neck.
Chicago has experienced catastrophic levels of gun violence in recent months, with the holiday long weekend in the Windy City being marred by a string of shootings that left 100 people injured and 18 dead, among them Lewis.
Other major US cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Denver and Cincinnati, also saw an uptick in shootings over the same time period.
Lewis, a native of Denver, was double-majoring in Computer Science and Economics. He had recently landed a competitive internship at Segall Bryant & Hamill, an investment firm in Chicago's Loop section, and had opted to commute to the office, rather than work from home.
Lewis' mother, Dr. Rebecca Rivkin, told WGN News the bullet paralyzed her eldest son from the neck down, meaning that he would never walk or eat on his own, and would require to stay on the ventilator for the rest of his life.
Rivkin said her son was awake and alert in the hospital, and was able to communicate with his family by blinking, which allowed them to spell out a message that he wished to convey: 'If I have to live like this, pull the plug please. Seriously.'
Chicago Alderman Anthony Napolitano called the city a 'war zone' and ripped the city's leaders, particularly Mayor Lori Lightfoot, for the surge in crime.
Lightfoot - who last week claimed 99% of criticism of her is based on her gender or race - has blamed joblessness, poverty and out-of-state gun smuggling for the ongoing violence spiral gripping the city she runs.
Sad af
A 20-year-old University of Chicago student was killed by a stray bullet while riding in a subway train on his way home from his prestigious summer internship at an investment firm in a downtown neighborhood.
Max Lewis, a rising junior at the university, was seated on a CTA Green Line train at around 6.30pm on July 1 when the bullet flew through a window and struck him in the back of the neck.
Chicago has experienced catastrophic levels of gun violence in recent months, with the holiday long weekend in the Windy City being marred by a string of shootings that left 100 people injured and 18 dead, among them Lewis.
Other major US cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Denver and Cincinnati, also saw an uptick in shootings over the same time period.
Lewis, a native of Denver, was double-majoring in Computer Science and Economics. He had recently landed a competitive internship at Segall Bryant & Hamill, an investment firm in Chicago's Loop section, and had opted to commute to the office, rather than work from home.
Lewis' mother, Dr. Rebecca Rivkin, told WGN News the bullet paralyzed her eldest son from the neck down, meaning that he would never walk or eat on his own, and would require to stay on the ventilator for the rest of his life.
Rivkin said her son was awake and alert in the hospital, and was able to communicate with his family by blinking, which allowed them to spell out a message that he wished to convey: 'If I have to live like this, pull the plug please. Seriously.'
Chicago Alderman Anthony Napolitano called the city a 'war zone' and ripped the city's leaders, particularly Mayor Lori Lightfoot, for the surge in crime.
Lightfoot - who last week claimed 99% of criticism of her is based on her gender or race - has blamed joblessness, poverty and out-of-state gun smuggling for the ongoing violence spiral gripping the city she runs.
Sad af
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Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:59 am to becky911
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has blamed joblessness, poverty and out-of-state gun smuggling for the ongoing violence
Never underestimate the power of a leftist dodging accountability.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:00 am to becky911
Did the bullet come from a Luger?
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:06 am to becky911
I'm always conflicted if I should upvote or downvote these sad threads.
That's terrible for him and his family all because some dumbshit wanted to be "hard" and shoot at someone completely unaffiliated with this young baw
That's terrible for him and his family all because some dumbshit wanted to be "hard" and shoot at someone completely unaffiliated with this young baw
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:08 am to becky911
This was posted the other day, but it's still sad as shite. frick Chicago.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:09 am to becky911
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Lightfoot - who last week claimed 99% of criticism of her is based on her gender or race - has blamed joblessness, poverty and out-of-state gun smuggling for the ongoing violence spiral gripping the city she runs.
She blames everything but the actual dirt bags that are committing these crimes.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:10 am to becky911
White lives dont matter
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:12 am to becky911
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Lightfoot - who last week claimed 99% of criticism of her is based on her gender or race - has blamed joblessness, poverty and out-of-state gun smuggling for the ongoing violence spiral gripping the city she runs.
It is everyone else's fault but the piss poor government leadership. Seems about right.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:17 am to idlewatcher
The thing that pisses me off about cases like this, is how it seems to conveniently happen to someone that was actually doing something with their lives, and would likely be a solid contributor to society.
God, if real, is a fricking troll.
God, if real, is a fricking troll.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:22 am to becky911
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has blamed joblessness, poverty and out-of-state gun smuggling for the ongoing violence
All of which she was elected to fix and refuses to do anything about. What a piece of shite.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:24 am to becky911
You’re posting all the uplifting stories.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:29 am to VolsOut4Harambe
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Did the bullet come from a Luger?
I think it was a Tommy Gun
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:50 am to Areddishfish
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:54 am to idlewatcher
Same here Idlewatcher.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 10:00 am to becky911
Damn for that kid. Frick Chicago
I'm shocked she didn't add global warming
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blamed joblessness, poverty and out-of-state gun smuggling for the ongoing violence spiral gripping the city she runs.
I'm shocked she didn't add global warming
Posted on 7/9/21 at 10:34 am to becky911
What a shithole
I would never go there
It’s worse than the Middle East
I would never go there
It’s worse than the Middle East
Posted on 7/9/21 at 10:54 am to becky911
And not one Democratic voter cared. No CVS will be looted due to this.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 11:07 am to becky911
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Lightfoot - who last week claimed 99% of criticism of her is based on her gender or race
Did she really say this? Is there one freaking politician who is level headed and not full of themselves?
Posted on 7/9/21 at 11:10 am to becky911
When a city elects mostly democrats they get mostly democrat results. This tragic occurrence is one of many examples
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