A Chicago host for non-violence is recovering today from the news that both his parents were shot to death this week.Garrard McClendon, host of “Garrard McClendon Live!,” learned that the vehicle of his parents Milton and Ruby McClendon was discovered this morning inthe woods. Mclendon parents were found shot to death in a South Suburban forest preserve Monday afternoon.
A Tuesday autopsy showed that Milton McClendon was shot once in the head. His wife was shot multiple times. Both were in their late 70s. McClendon hosts a nightly 30-minute show on the Tribune Company's CLTV which features commentary from news makers and viewers.
Apart from hosting his own show, McClendon is a regular guest in Chicago-area media, where he often speaks about issues relevant to Black current affairs
At this time law enforcement have not determined a motive yet and no suspect are in custody.
"Our thoughts are with Garrard and his family at this difficult time," said CLTV General Manager Steve Farber in a written statement.Similar condolences were being posted at a rapid pace to McClendon's Facebook profile. The Cook County Forest Preserve police have turned the case over to Hammond police.
This is awful...!!
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