Illinois Police Chief: Gun Control Will “Miss The Mark” In Stopping Shootings

By Cam Edwards

Courtesy Jan Rose Kasmir via AP

A 16-year old in Quincy, Illinois is facing murder charges after an 18-year old was shot and killed on a city street last month, and the victim’s father is demanding more be done about guns. Darrell Kelley, Sr. says his son, Darrell Jr. had quarreled with the 16-year old accused of killing him a year ago, and actually spoke to the suspect’s mother at the time.

“I had a conversation with his mom. The last thing I remember her telling me is my son is out of control,” Kelley explained. “I don’t know what to do. I remember saying, there is something you can do.”

Apparently nothing was done, because 16-year old Roger Parker, Jr. is now facing murder charges, and will be tried as an adult for the death of Darrell Kelley, Jr. The suspect was in court this week, and will be back for a preliminary hearing on October 21st.

In the meantime, the police chief in Quincy, Illinois says more gun control laws wouldn’t have made a difference in this case, since Roger Parker, Jr. was illegally possessing the gun allegedly used in …Read the Rest

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