Chicagoans remember young victim of gun violence
Audry Miller is comforted by community activist Andrew Holmes during a memorial service for her granddaughter, Shamiya Adams, in Chicago, Illinois, July 20, 2014. Adams, 11, was killed while spending the night at a friend's home when a stray bullet flew through an open window and an interior wall and struck her in the head on July 18th. The memorial service was held outside of the home in which Adams was killed. Adams is one of four people killed and 40 wounded over the weekend in Chicago. 16 were killed over July 4th weekend.
Shamiya Adams was one of four killed
Jermiah Adams, 11, attends a memorial service for his twin sister, Shamiya Adams, on July 20, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Jermiah, along with Family members, prepare to release ballons during a prayer vigil. The memorial service was held outside of the home in which Adams was killed.
Shamiya Adams was one of four killed
Mourners hold hands during a memorial service for Shamiya Adams on July 20, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.
Shamiya Adams was one of four killed
Eleven-year-old Jermiah Adams, right, is comforted during a memorial service for his sister, Shamiya Adams, on July 20, 2014. Jalante, along with family members, prepare to release ballons during a prayer vigil.
Shamiya Adams was one of four killed
Jonathan Beavers, 11, signs a poster memorializing Shamiya Adams, July 20, 2014.
Shamiya Adams was one of four killed
Melted candles stain the sidewalk during a memorial service for Shamiya Adams, July 20, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.
Shamiya Adams was one of four killed
Residents watch from across the street during a memorial service for Shamiya Adams, July 20, 2014.