Mount Carmel Mourns Loss Of Student Gunned Down On Far South Side

CHICAGO — The Mount Carmel Caravan formed a prayer circle in Barda-Dowling Stadium honoring a15-year-old classmate who was gunned down Monday afternoon on Chicago’s Far South Side.

Isaiah Wade was in an alley in the 10000 block of South Perry where lived in the Fernwood neighborhood. Police said he heard gunfire and was shot in the head.

Wade was taken in critical condition to Comer’s Children’s Hospital where he later died. No suspects are in custody.

Responding officers found Wade lying near his home. Five shell casing were found near his body and several garages had bullet holes, the Chicago Tribune reported.

His mother told police her son may have been lured outside by someone on social media, the newspaper said.

Mount Carmel High School president Ned Hughes said Wade was an academically and athletically gifted student, who was highly regarded by students, staff and coaches.

His sophomore theology teacher John Stimler, recalled that whenever asked for intentions during daily prayer, Wade always suggested that the class pray for the homeless.

“His sensitivity and care for others are emblematic of a man of Carmel,” Hughes said. “The Caravan has lost on our own, and we are doing everything we can to support each other, we will miss him very much.”