Teen already on trial in 7-year-old Chicago boy's murder is arrested again

Teen on trial in 7-year-old Chicago boy's murder is arrested again

CHICAGO -- Authorities said the teen now on trial in the murder of 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was caught in a stolen car this week.On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands in the bathroom of his family's home on Potomac Avenue in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The stray bullet came from alleged gang gunfire in the alley behind the home.The teenager who is already on trial in Akeem's murder is now in fresh trouble.

This time, the teen was arrested by Chicago's vehicular hijacking team on allegations of possession of a stolen vehicle.Akeem's mother, Deidra Misters, was outraged that the teen – now 17 years old – was not in custody throughout the course of the trial, despite a murder charge, and other charges in his background.'It's a slap on the wrist. There is no justice for victims when it comes to a teenager. It's just a slap on the wrist - and this is reoccurring with him.

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