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Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Chicago police say two gang members charged in the death of a 15-year-old honor student mistook her and her friends for members of a rival gang.

Friday, January 25, 2013  On Friday, family and friends will gather at the church to mourn the deaths — a tragedy that just doesn't make sense to surviving family members or the church community that has watched the accused teen grow up.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  After his family, the boy's plan was to randomly shoot people at a Wal-Mart on Saturday, which happened to be "Guns Across America" day, until he could be killed in a shootout with law enforcement.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Story updated with video: A 17-year-old injured in the shooting remains in critical condition.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Trial beginning for alleged ringleader in '09 burning attack on South Florida teenager

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Fracturing, scattering of gangs among causes of spike in Chicago homicides

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Police testify at hearing on what T.J. Lane told them after the shooting at Chardon High School east of Cleveland where three students were killed

Thursday, January 19, 2012  WARNING: Video contains graphic language and material. While disturbing, teen ruffians are increasingly recording their crimes to brag about their exploits on YouTube.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Family of slain San Diego-area boy defends 10-year-old neighbor suspected of fatal stabbing

Monday, October 31, 2011  Study in Washington state suggests more violence among kids of combat veterans, including daughters