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Tragic Deaths of Two Boys Spark Outrage and Fundraisers

9/2/2025

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Elijah Flores, 9, died following an altercation at a Chicago Green Line station; Michael Korosa, 52, faces involuntary manslaughter charges and was released before trial. Fundraisers collected over $30,000 for Elijah's family.
An 11-year-old boy in Houston was shot while playing a doorbell prank and later died. One person was detained for questioning but released.

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Story summary

Elijah Flores, 9, died following an altercation at a Chicago Green Line station; Michael Korosa, 52, faces involuntary manslaughter charges and was released before trial. Fundraisers collected over $30,000 for Elijah's family.
An 11-year-old boy in Houston was shot while playing a doorbell prank and later died. One person was detained for questioning but released.