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Julien Gonzalez

Age 2

Chicago, Illinois

The youngest infant at his daycare

He was dressed as an orange-and-white bear, the hood hiding his messy mop of jet black hair. In another photo, a too-big hat sat atop his head. In another, he stares somberly at the camera while strapped into his carseat.

He was the youngest infant to attend his first daycare, adored by parents who squeezed his cheeks, and children who looked for him even after he switched daycares.

Julien Gonzalez, 2, died in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2018, from a gunshot, allegedly ordered by a gang member during a birthday party.

By Madison Hahamy · Age 18
Meet the Reporters

More than 80 infants and toddlers

Kayleen Lor

She just wanted to help people

David Jermaine Hall

Empty seat in his mother’s car

Izabella Marie Helem

Brother shoots his sister by accident

Livia Robinson

Sweet Livia’s smile ended while sleeping

Moises Ramon Montano

He was resting in Mom’s arms

Messiah Murphy

A wrong turn, a grandson gone

Montreal Dunn

Picket fence couldn’t keep him safe

Owen Propes

Rosy cheeks, blue eyes. Only 3.

Nathan Isaiah Hurtado

Tragic end for a happy kid

Jason Garcia Perez

Three months from his first birthday

Aiden Martin

Cinnamon twists. Play-Doh. Accident. Bloody refrigerator.

Mikayla Alina Walker

Champion won’t lift yellow sword again

Unknown

The pistol was on the counter

Malachi La'Velle Michael Barnes

His mom had birthday invitations ready

Kyrie L. Johnson

He was only 17 months old

Nyla Jones

Shot by accident, while with family

Damion Little Jr.

By his mother’s side until death

Paxton Reece Edwards

It seemed like a happy home

Ke'Anthony Terez Jelks Jr.

He was well beyond his years

Unknown

Ears ringing. Loud noise. Third accident.