Tragedy Strikes: 5-Year-Old Dies at Chicago Migrant Shelter

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Source: Block Club Chicago
Tragedy Strikes: 5-Year-Old Dies at Chicago Migrant Shelter
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A 5-year-old boy has died after falling ill at the city's largest temporary migrant shelter in Pilsen, Chicago. The shelter, which has been the subject of complaints about health concerns and inhumane conditions, was housing around 2,300 people. Over 26,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since August 2022. Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed condolences to the boy's family and pledged continued support during this difficult time. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

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