In their own words later in the story:
Several media outlets, including The Washington Post, reported that Pendleton, who relatives said was a majorette and volleyball player, had performed in the inaugural parade, with King College Preps band. But the band, which marched in the presidents first inaugural, did not perform this time.
So she wasn't even in DC. Yet the headline says otherwise.
Shot by a gang-banger in her own neighborhood, in a city with strict gun laws.
Why am I to blame ?