US First Lady mourns slain Chicago teenager

  • 11 years ago
America's First Lady Michelle Obama has attended the funeral of a 15 year old girl killed after performing in President Obama's inauguration  celebration.

The high school student was the 46th person to be shot dead in the Obamas' hometown of Chicago this year alone.  

Her death has intensified a national debate on gun control.

Al Jazeera's John Hendren reports from Chicago.

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