Crime
4 shot, 2 killed at party in West Pullman
Four people were shot, two of whom died, at a party in West Pullman in the early Saturday morning hours, authorities said.
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Crime
19-year-old charged in slaying of 7-year-old boy struck by bullet
Akeem Briscoe was apparently getting ready for bed on Oct. 26 when someone fired multiple shots in a nearby alley and a bullet struck the child in the abdomen, according to police. He later died at a hospital.
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2 killed, 8 hospitalized in fiery, wrong-way Chicago crash
Six adults and two children, a 10-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, were hospitalized as a result of injuries from the wreck, police said Thursday morning. All were listed in either fair or good condition.
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Officer acquitted in shooting at Chicago train station
A Cook County Judge acquitted CPD Officer Melvina Bogard, 33, of aggravated battery and misconduct charges on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in relation to the February 2020 shooting and wounding of a man during a struggle at a downtown CTA train station.
Crime
15-year-old girl, 44-year-old man killed in Austin triple shooting
Police said an unknown man approached a group outside a party in the Austin neighborhood late last night and opened fire.
Crime
Two 13-year-old boys identified after they were found shot in vacant home in Roseland
Two 13-year-old boys who were found shot in a vacant home and later pronounced dead on Thursday morning have now been identified, authorities said.
Law
Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: November 18, 2022
Here is a brief summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois.
Crime
Man with Adam Toledo when he was shot by police is acquitted
Ruben Roman, 23, the man who was out with 13-year-old Adam Toledo at 2:30 a.m. before he was shot by a Chicago police officer in March 2021, was acquitted of weapons charges Friday by a Cook County Judge.
Crime
Former DePaul student and Northbrook native sentenced to 7 1/2 years for terrorism charge
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the young convert designed, used, and taught a computer program to disseminate violent propaganda online. He was convicted last year of attempting to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization.
Crime
Security guard killed during armed robbery at Calumet City Mall
Two men tried to rob a jewelry store at the mall but were met by the security guard, police said. The robbers then pulled out weapons and fire several rounds.
Crime
Robber, clerk fatally shoot each other in Chicago grocery
Nicholas Williams, 24, was attempting to rob the El Barakah Supermarket in South Shore when he was shot by 63-year-old clerk Ali Hassan of Berwyn. Williams returned fire and struck Hassan during the exchange. Both later died from their injuries.
Chicago Politics
US Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia running for mayor of Chicago
Garcia has for years made known his desire to lead Chicago and he ran unsuccessfully against Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2015 in the city's first runoff election. He will join an already crowded field of candidates hoping to unseat Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she runs for a second term.