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Crime Stoppers Offers Reward, Canvasses South Shore in Fatal Teen Hit-and-Run

The group seeks tips identifying a black Ford Fusion tied to the unsolved crash.

Overview

  • Violet Harris, 15, died after a driver struck her as she rode an electric scooter in South Shore, and another scooter rider was hurt.
  • The motorist drove off, and Chicago police investigators have circulated photos of a suspected black Ford Fusion.
  • Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case.
  • Volunteers are going door to door in the neighborhood, sharing fliers and urging anonymous tips at 1-800-535-STOP or www.CPDTIP.com.
  • Family and community appeals aim to draw out witnesses or video that police have not yet obtained.