In a stunning act of defense and protection, a 14-year-old shoots a man for hitting his mother, leaving an indelible mark on the pages of a young life forever changed.
In a fast-food restaurant in the West Pullman neighborhood, a distressing encounter unfolded between Jeremy Brown and Carlisha Hood.
During this altercation on June 18, Brown subjected Hood to repeated blows to the head. However, Hood’s 14-year-old son fearlessly intervened, resorting to the use of his firearm to protect his mother.
The compelling evidence captured by cell phone recordings and surveillance cameras accurately portrays the sequence of events.
In the aftermath, Brown made an attempt to escape, only to be relentlessly pursued by the determined teenager. Regrettably, the pursuit culminated in the teenager shooting Brown twice in his back, resulting in the tragic loss of his life due to the sustained injuries.
Initially, Hood and her son were confronted with serious accusations, including the charge of first-degree murder.
Furthermore, Hood had an additional charge brought against her, specifically for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
It is noteworthy that Hood while waiting in line at the restaurant, possessed a valid FOID card and lawfully carried a concealed firearm.
The altercation between Brown and Hood erupted after Brown entered the restaurant, resulting in Brown assaulting her. Subsequently, Hood’s son resorted to shooting Brown.
However, the charges against Hood and her son were dismissed on June 28 after video evidence emerged, demonstrating that Brown had assaulted Hood prior to the shooting.
Emerging Video Footage Exonerates Hood and Her Son
The video depicted a 14-year-old shooting a man for hitting his mother. As a result of the video evidence, the murder charges against Hood and her son were dismissed by the Cook County prosecutors.
The office of Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx issued a statement highlighting their continuing investigation into the matter.
They have dismissed the charges in the case of Hood and Brown due to the lack of met requirement for the burden of proof. The incident began with Hood arguing with Brown at the restaurant and further escalated when Hood messaged her son.
Surveillance footage captured the boy entering the establishment, producing a firearm from his hoodie, and shooting Brown in the back.
Despite Brown’s attempt to flee, the teenager pursued him outside and fired additional shots. Hood instructed her son to shoot and fatally wound Brown.
Justice Prevails for Hood and Her Son
On June 28, after her release from Cook County Jail, her family received Hood warmly. Hood chose to remain silent regarding the case; however, her attorney and family expressed relief over finally returning home.
Although the prosecutors initially approved murder charges, legal analysts argue that such an authorization should not have occurred.
A CBS 2 Legal Analyst, Irv Miller, remarked, “This goes beyond an injustice. Frankly, it’s a miscarriage of justice as to what happened to this woman and her son. The charges should have been either rejected outright or at the very least continued for further investigation, instead of simply saying, ‘Okay, murder charge. Send them to court.'”
Hood and her son had clean criminal records. They were wrongly accused and charged, but justice has now been served.
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