Girl, 12, Shot While Asleep in Chicago Home Fears Returning Home, Says Family

Girl, 12, Shot While Asleep in Chicago Home Fears Returning Home, Says Family
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A 12-year-old girl who was shot while she was asleep inside her Chicago home earlier this month has told her family she is too frightened to return home.

Lakiya Charleston, who was sleeping on her family couch at the time of the incident on Aug. 17, was reportedly shot in her left shoulder and stomach, according to CBS Chicago.
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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