Adam Toledo: Household to create non-profit o assist at-risk youth devoted to 13-year-old killed in Chicago police taking pictures

CHICAGO (WLS) – Adam Toledo’s family plan to announce a new nonprofit group designed to help young people at risk in the Chicago area.

Chicago police shot the 13-year-old in March. Video appeared to show a gun in Toledo’s hand which he seemed to drop moments before he was shot.

Little Village mural for Adam Toledo, 13 year old killed in police shots
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A mural dedicated to Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old who was shot dead in March, can now be seen in Little Village.

Toledo’s family says a new nonprofit called Adam’s Place will provide a safe and nurturing haven for young people in a rural setting. Wednesday would have been his 14th birthday.

His family will reveal more information before a new mural in honor of her son Wednesday afternoon.

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