Whenever Rev. Ira Acree of Greater St. John Church, 1256 N. Waller, learns of a young life snuffed out as a result of reckless gun violence that is now commonplace throughout Chicago urban neighborhoods, he can’t help but feel somewhat responsible.
“Anytime a child is gunned down my heart crumbles,” Acree told the Defender, adding, “A piece of my soul dies…every time. This is a collaborative failure.”
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