An outpouring of emotions lit up the city of Chicago as family, friends, colleagues, and the people in the community came together to remember the assistant principal Abnerd Joseph, 29, who died tragically as a result of a shooting incident that took place in his downtown condominium. The room somber, yet remembering as testimony after testimony was shared about the dedication Joseph had to his work, and the students he served at Intrinsic High School, downtown campus, where he served as Assistant Principal.
Abnerd Joseph's family wants the state's attorney to take action, charging the shooter. They say justice has to be meted out for the death of their loved one. The police, however, did not make any arrest for the incident, as they found that the man who fired during the incident was a licensed gun owner and acting in self-defense. The decision has left the family of Joseph frustrated and wanting accountability.
Through his life and career, Joseph had become well-recognized for his love of education and for inspiring students to make it through, when all reasons seemed impossible. His sudden demise has left a gaping hole within the community and staff at Intrinsic High School, where he had served as an articulate leader and mentor. It was indeed a memorial gathering, but at the same time, a call for justice, a demand from the authorities for further explanation on the death of this young man. In the midst of mourning by the people in that community, there was a simultaneous craving for understanding and closure after the unfortunate incident.
Abnerd Joseph's family wants the state's attorney to take action, charging the shooter. They say justice has to be meted out for the death of their loved one. The police, however, did not make any arrest for the incident, as they found that the man who fired during the incident was a licensed gun owner and acting in self-defense. The decision has left the family of Joseph frustrated and wanting accountability.
Through his life and career, Joseph had become well-recognized for his love of education and for inspiring students to make it through, when all reasons seemed impossible. His sudden demise has left a gaping hole within the community and staff at Intrinsic High School, where he had served as an articulate leader and mentor. It was indeed a memorial gathering, but at the same time, a call for justice, a demand from the authorities for further explanation on the death of this young man. In the midst of mourning by the people in that community, there was a simultaneous craving for understanding and closure after the unfortunate incident.
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