'I Tried To Run': 8-Year-Old Shot While Playing In Neighborhood

Chicago IL

18 May, 2021

5:14 PM

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CHICAGO (CBS) — Romio is a strong child, and his poise and strength is helping his father and family get through this. The boy spoke exclusively with CBS 2's Charlie De Mar Monday. "Somebody was coming through, and I heard gunshots," Romio said. "I knew it was gunshots, so I tried to run." Romio's knee required surgery. At least 30 shell casings covered the street in front of a building in the Lawndale neighborhood. Romio said he was playing outside. Read more at CBS Chicago