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10 years since death of Hadiya Pendleton

Updated on: January 30, 2023 / 1:47 AM CST / CBS Chicago

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10 years since death of Hadiya Pendleton 00:30

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Former First Lady Michelle Obama is among those pausing to remember Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old girl gunned down 10 years ago Sunday.

Pendleton had just finished a final exam at King College Prep when she was gunned down in a Kenwood park, which is now named in her honor.

Two weeks earlier she had performed at President Barack Obama's second innauguration.

The man now serving 84 years in prison for her murder said he shot a group of teens thinking they were rival gang members.

Hadiya's parents continue the fight against gun violence.

“Hadiya Pendleton was me and I was her.” —@MichelleObama

Ten years ago today, 15-year-old Hadiya was killed in a tragic shooting on the South Side. We’re proud to honor her memory at the Obama Presidential Center. pic.twitter.com/8xerPRSHnd
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) January 29, 2023

10 years since death of Hadiya Pendleton

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