'HEINOUS, UNCONSCIONABLE ACT'
Boy, 3, shot and killed in Chicago while riding in car with dad
A BOY, 3, was killed on Saturday after his father's car was shot at while driving, according to Chicago police.
Mekhi James was riding with his dad, 27, on when someone fired several rounds at the vehicle.
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One bullet hit Mekhi in the back while his father was grazed by another.
His father drove him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
According to Chicago PD, the shooter was driving a Blue Honda.
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Police believe Mekhi's father was the intended target.
Andrew Holmes, a community activist, has offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and connection of the shooter and anyone involved.
Holmes called the shooter a "straight coward" before saying "let's get him in tonight" outside the hospital.
According to , an additional $10,000 is being offered by other community activists and area pastors for information leading to an arrest.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called the incident "a heinous, unconscionable act of cowardice."
She has urged community members to come forwards with information for the investigation.
"To the despicable individuals responsible for this senseless act of violence, you have no place in this city, no home in our communities, no shelter to hide," Lightfoot said to the shooter.
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