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A woman, Carlisha Hood, and her 14-year-old son have been charged after authorities allege she instructed the teenager to shoot a man at a hot dog stand in Chicago.
Carlisha Hood, who has a valid Firearm Owner’s ID and is a concealed carry holder, is facing a felony count of murder and another count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Her 14-year-old son is facing a felony count of murder.
Carlisha Hood Video: What happened at Maxwell Street Express?
According to prosecutors, an argument erupted between Carlisha Hood, a 35-year-old mother, and Jeremy Brown inside Maxwell Street Express.
Witnesses claim that the disagreement took a violent turn as Brown repeatedly struck Hood in the head.
Amidst the chaos, Hood’s teenage son reportedly received frantic texts from his mother, who was in desperate need of help.
As the situation escalated, the 14-year-old made a fateful decision. He retrieved a firearm and shot Brown in the back, instantly halting the attack on his mother.
However, what unfolded next has become the point of contingency in a debate that has consumed social media feeds across the nation.
As Brown attempted to flee, the young teenager continued to chase him and shot him once again, this time from behind.
Tragically, Jeremy Brown succumbed to his injuries, leaving a community grappling with questions of justice, self-defense, and the limits of personal protection.
Was the teenager justified in using lethal force to protect his mother, or did his actions cross the line into excessive force?
Supporters of the young teen argue that he acted out of instinct and an innate sense of duty to protect his mother.
Their main argument is that, when faced with a violent and relentless assault, the teenager had no choice but to use whatever means necessary to stop the immediate threat.
For them, the second shot, although controversial, can be seen as an act of ensuring the safety of both himself and his mother.
During the argument, Carlishia texted her 14-year-old son who was waiting in the car.
Online footage of the incident has people divided. Carlishia and her son turned themselves in on Thursday, and both were charged with first-degree murder.pic.twitter.com/PuaYsuFr5Z
— No Jumper (@nojumper) June 25, 2023
