Robert “Yummy” Sandifer was an 11-year-old boy from Chicago who became involved with the local street gang, the Black Disciples. He was arrested several times. Sandifer reportedly committed numerous crimes, including arson, armed robbery, auto theft, assault, and other violent and property offenses. On August 28, 1994, Sandifer’s gang associates reportedly ordered him to ambush their rivals as an initiation test, since his age made him less conspicuous. He opened fire several times with a 9-mm s