Martel Barrett died Monday evening after being fatally wounded by gunshots on his way to class. School officials said Martel was a good student who did not miss class. His parents and friends have said Marty was not involved in any Gangs.

Martel was shot at 67th St and Damen Ave, on his way to catch the bus to Dyett High School.

Some parents are reportedly keeping their children home from school as violence amoung Chicago youths continue to escalate. There were over 10 serious fights reported at Fenger High School just last week, with at least one murder already on the books for 2009.

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