Bond set for R. Kelly's nephew in Cal City robbery, shooting

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BY KIRSTEN SRINIVASAN
kirstens@nwitimes.com
219.933.4158 | Friday, November 21, 2008 | (6 comment(s))

MARKHAM | A judge Friday set bond at $200,000 for R&B singer R. Kelly's nephew, who was charged in an armed robbery earlier this month at a Calumet City barbershop.

Brayel Kelly, 16, of Calumet City, has been charged as an adult with attempted murder, attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, Calumet City police Capt. Dan Zorzi said.

Cook County Judge Reginald Baker at the Markham couthouse set the bond and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Brayel Kelly on Dec. 3, said Andy Conklin, spokesman for the Cook County state's attorney's office.

"On Nov. 6 at about 11:47 a.m. at 804 Burnham in Calumet City, Kelly went to Marvelous Cuts Barbershop and received a haircut," Conklin said. "Upon completion of the haircut, Kelly stood and pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded money and jewelry from the victim. The victim then put the requested items in a bag provided to him by Kelly, and (the victim) displayed his own handgun in self-defense, at which point Kelly fired one gunshot directly at him. The victim returned fire, striking Kelly one time. He fled the store and was located by responding officers a few blocks away."

Kelly was not present for the bond hearing. He suffered a gunshot wound to the back. Zorzi said he remains hospitalized at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

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realtalk wrote on Nov 23, 2008 9:39 PM:

" R Kelly doesnt have to give his money away to relatives. If all people with money did that they would be broke. Its up to R Kelly's brother to work and support his kids. And teach them that you work for what you want. "

If R Kelly is his uncle... wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:58 AM:

" why does he need to rob a place. What, R Kelly can't throw the kid a few bucks out of his millions? "

Dont hate wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:30 AM:

" Umm I think that it is funny how rap did this. But if you actually listen to it no where does it say go carry a gun and rob a place. Rap is just like anyother type of music. It has its own meaning and I think that you should just keep your mouth shut cause rap does not affect what happens in todays society. I know MANY people that listen to rap and no of them carry a gun around holding people up. Look at who is uncle is. That family has issues. Dont put your blame on something else. Get your facts straight, and maybe you should listen to rap, cause some songs to have a meaning and a message that have helped me get through my problem. You seriously need to get a life!! "

See what RAP HIP HOP does wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:18 AM:

" A 16 year old robber with a gun. Now WHERE do you think his mentality came from? RAP? HIP HOP? It sure wasnt from practical schooling! "

Cal City resident wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:58 AM:

" Good for the barber! It's time we stand up to these criminals. "

JustDucky wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:49 AM:

" Gee, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it? "

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