Back of the Yards no man's land for police, politicians

Emergency personnel transport victims from the scene where 13 people were shot on Sep. 19. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Tribune)

Just a few weeks ago, Chicago police brass, prosecutors and federal authorities summoned gang members to to deliver a message: If the violence continued, law enforcement would be targeting the gang responsible.

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