CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman whose father was killed in a Chicago shooting honored his memory Saturday by presenting scholarships to 12 African-American students.
Chicago native Tenisha Taylor Bell hosted the Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation Gala and Fundraiser Saturday night. Her foundation, named after her father, provides mentorship and scholarships to African-American students impacted by Chicago's gun violence.
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Bell was just 5 years old when her father was robbed and killed on his way home from church. The killers were 15, 19 and 21 years old.
In April, Bell presented a check to South Shore High School student DeShawn Thomas. Thomas has lost cousins and friends to gun violence. Saturday, she presented scholarships to Thomas and 11 others.
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ABC7's Tanja Babich was one of the scholarship presenters.
In April, Bell presented a check to South Shore High School student DeShawn Thomas. Thomas has lost cousins and friends to gun violence.