16-year-old boy charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of retired Chicago police officer Larry Neuman. Neuman heroically pushed a worker out of harm's way before being shot. He was a long-serving explosives technician and minister after retiring from the police department.
Key Points
Neuman pushed a worker out of harm's way before being shot
He served as an explosives technician in the Chicago Police Bomb Squad
Neuman worked to create a safe environment for young people in his neighborhood
Pros
Neuman's heroic actions to protect a worker from armed suspects
Community mourning and remembering Neuman's contributions as a police officer and minister
Cons
Loss of life of a retired police officer due to senseless violence