15yo grandson of Chicago congressman shot dead in dispute over shoes

Jovan Wilson, who was a sophomore at Perspectives Charter School, was shot dead in his Englewood home on Friday after a 17-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy forced their way in, according to NBC5. Wilson was shot in the head by the teenage boy, reportedly after a fight ensued over gym shoes.

Wilson’s siblings, aged 16, 14, and 8, as well as his uncle, were in the home when the shooting occurred. His mother is understood to have been out at the time.

His grandfather, Danny Davis, who is now serving his 11th term as the US Representative for Illinois’ 7th congressional district, said in a statement, “I grieve for my family, I grieve for the young man that pulled the trigger, I grieve for his family, his parents, his friends, some of whom will never see him again.”

“Unfortunately, this is another example of a fifteen year old with a gun who shouldn’t have ever had it. Where did the gun come from? How did he get it? And of course, he never should have had it,” the Democrat said.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich used the shooting to call for a “federal plan to save lives,” but without mentioning gun control.

“Chicagoans are Americans. Their civil rights matter.being killed ends your civil rights. City has failed. State has failed. Need US action,” the Republican said on Twitter.

Police confirmed on Saturday that two juveniles had been arrested in connection with the murder, although neither were identified, according to AP.

Chicago police officer Michelle Tannehill said that the pair are currently being questioned and that “charges are expected.”