Far right Black commentator lost his brother to gun violence. |
A token Fox commentator lost his brother to gun violence. Gianno Caldwell's younger brother was killed in a shooting over the weekend in Chicago, he said in a social media post
"Devastating news: Yesterday was legitimately the worst day of my existence. I received a call informing me that my teenage baby brother Christian was murdered on the south side of Chicago yesterday morning. After all the things my family has been through never could I have imagined my baby brother’s life would be stolen from him. Please keep my family in your prayers," Caldwell wrote Saturday, including a picture of himself and his brother wearing a graduation cap and gown.
The Chicago Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday.
At least three people were killed in weekend shootings throughout the city, according to NBC Chicago. A dozen people were injured. The youngest victim was a 5-month-old girl who was shot and killed when an unknown vehicle approached and opened fire as the baby was inside a car. The baby was shot in the head and died at the hospital, the news station reported.
It hits close to home. |
Caldwell, a Chicago native who joined Fox in 2017, has often spoken out about violence in the Windy City. During a 2018 news segment on Fox, Caldwell got emotional as he talked about another brother who was shot and survived.
"There's so many people in the city of Chicago who experience this level of pain. So many families. There seems to be, daily, black bodies littered in the street," he said, calling on the mayor and \Washed Up 45 to get involved "and solve this crisis."
Every community in the United States will eventually have a legacy. A legacy of tragedy. Gun violence and COVID-19 will affect your town, your family and your life. So I don't want to hear that bullshit about how gun reform is taking away your rights to own firearms.
Instead of solving problems, the agitator focused all his attention on blaming Lori Lightfoot for gun violence in the country. |
I don't want to hear the shit about guns saving lives. Cause a bullet does not have eyes and it's always likely gonna hit a target. These folks seem to not get it. These incidents are a tragic part of American history. Thoughts and prayers and your heart going out to the victims is not enough. It quite frankly is an insult. I am also tired of scapegoating Black on Black crime, Chicago, Baltimore and Democratic mayors for the nation's obsession to be numb to gun violence. You pretty much enable this nonsense by deflecting.
The website Officer Down is a memorial to those who were killed in the line of duty. Those who don't get their names mentioned in the junk food media. Also the website the National Gun Violence Memorial also keeps record of the many individuals killed by gun violence.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.
The call number to the U.S. Capitol is now going to be used. This is the official phone number, 202-224-3121. Let them know that "thoughts and prayers," "hearts going to" and "good guys with guns" are no longer acceptable and you want legislation to curb gun violence.
GUN VIOLENCE IS THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IN THE UNITED STATES.
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