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Phillip Mitchell, a 15-year-old Gary Comer College Prep student, was an “introvert” known for his good humor and even better outfits, doing Double Dutch dance at his family’s church and rapping, his main passion, according to his mom. He was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon.
For 50 years, Mrs. Duncan ran Sue Duncan Children’s Center, an after-school program serving kids on the South Side. 'She really felt that education was a way to ameliorate the injustices in society,' her daughter said.
Illinois State Police and the Chicago Police Department are investigating the Rev. Warren Beard's death. The Will County coroner's office will perform an autopsy Wednesday.
More than 1,400 people have been arrested in connection with the breach in almost all 50 states. That includes Illinois, where at least 49 known residents have faced federal charges for their role.