In the next clip of our exclusive interview with Fox 11 investigative reporter Chris Blatchford, the journalist recalls the moment he first learned of two of the city’s youngest gang members—12-year-old "Midget" and 8-year-old "Chuckie."

In a series of special reports, Blatchford revealed the dangerous world these two boys were entrenched in, a brutal environment of violence, fear, and survival.

The story aired to national acclaim, sparking outrage and hope that intervention might pull the boys from the brink. But as Blatchford reveals, their lives only spiraled further into tragedy. Now, decades later, he updates us on what became of Midget and Chuckie, offering a raw, unflinching look at the lasting impact of gang violence.