Chicago police are searching for suspects after an 8-year-old girl was shot while at a prayer vigil for another young victim of gun violence on the city's West Side.
Authorities say Jamia Barnes was with her family at a vigil near their home at North and Major Avenues in the North Austin neighborhood just before 8 p.m. Sunday when someone opened fire. The community had been gathered to pray after a 14-year-old was shot and killed the night before.
Jemiah was struck in the arm and rushed to the hospital, police said. She was treated and released Monday morning.
A 36-year-old woman was also shot in the hand and was said to be in stable condition, police said.
It is still unknown who it was who approached the group and started shooting, according to police. Authorities are offering a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest.
