Matteson Family’s Prom Party Turns into Tragedy as Ex-Boyfriend Opens Fire
Seven Times Shot: Mother and Children Fought for Lives in Brutal Shooting Attack
According to CBSNews, A young mother and her two children were left fighting for their lives after a brutal shooting attack in Matteson, Illinois. The family had been hosting a prom party at their home, but the evening turned deadly when the mother’s ex-boyfriend, Lander D. Coleman, 43, showed up and opened fire. The mother, who was shot seven times, was still hospitalized as of this week, while her 12-year-old son suffered gunshot wounds to his arm and leg.
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The family’s harrowing account of the attack revealed that the mother had called out for her son to help her fight off Coleman, who was trying to attack her. The son, Junior, rushed into the room and tried to pull Coleman off his mother, but was met with gunfire. The family is still reeling from the trauma of the attack and is urging anyone with information about Coleman’s whereabouts to come forward. Matteson police have launched a nationwide manhunt for the suspect, who is considered a danger to the public.