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Chicago Crime Sparks Trump’s Safety Promises Amid Manslaughter Case

9/2/2025

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Michael Korosa, charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of 9-year-old Elijah Flores, was released pending trial.
The incident involved an attempted robbery where Korosa allegedly struck caretaker Jonah Soria, resulting in a fall that caused Flores' fatal injuries.
President Trump criticized rising crime rates in Chicago, noting 54 shootings over the recent weekend and promising intervention for safety improvements.

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Michael Korosa, charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of 9-year-old Elijah Flores, was released pending trial.
The incident involved an attempted robbery where Korosa allegedly struck caretaker Jonah Soria, resulting in a fall that caused Flores' fatal injuries.
President Trump criticized rising crime rates in Chicago, noting 54 shootings over the recent weekend and promising intervention for safety improvements.