Young Chicago mother bravely fought for weeks to stop her abuser before being shot and killed
Young Chicago mother fought for weeks to stop abuser before being shot, killed
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Young Chicago mother fought for weeks to stop abuser before being shot, killed
Right now, even when a survivor can prove to a judge they are in danger, the law leaves it up to their abuser to decide to turn in guns. This is ludicrous. Karina's Bill would remedy that with common sense: Give police more power to remove those firearms.
Karina’s Bill would authorize judges to issue search warrants with orders of protection to remove guns. Current law has no guidance on guns. We need to strengthen our domestic violence laws now.’
A Chicago woman was shot and killed in front of her two children just hours before her ex-boyfriend - who is now charged with murder - was set to be served with a protection order.
Kenneth Brown has been charged in the South Austin shooting death of Maria Roque in the 500 block of North Long Avenue, records show.