Article: Maywood shooting occurs half-mile from where 7 shot "What the hell is going on? When we grew up, everybody worked together to keep the block clean. We have a lot of kids here. We have to work together because all they're seeing is killing, shooting and high-speed chases." --Darlene Wilson 32-year area resident

Gunfire erupted again Monday in Maywood--not far from where seven people were wounded last week--forcing weary residents to once again confront violence on their streets.

"What the hell is going on?" said Darlene Wilson, who lives near 21st Avenue and St. Charles Road. "When we grew up, everybody worked together to keep the block clean. We have a lot of kids here. We have to work together because all they're seeing is killing, shooting and high-speed chases."

The latest shooting was by a Maywood police officer after a chase.

The police department released few details. Police spokesman Brian Black would only say there had been a police-related shooting and a gun not belonging to police was ...

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