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Case closed: Prosecutors reject charges in Little Village homicide, concluding shooter acted in self-defense
CHICAGO — Prosecutors have rejected Chicago police efforts to file felony charges in connection with a fatal shooting in Little Village, concluding the shooter acted in self-defense. CWBChicago has secured video of the shooting, which occurred late on July 12 in the 2600 block of South Ridgeway. (Due to...
Fatal Road Rage Incident: Man Killed, Woman Hurt in Chicago Suburbs (Video)
A road rage incident in Chicago’s western suburbs resulted in a man being killed and a woman injured. The incident involved a suspected shooter firing at several children in the car. Scene Description. The shooting took place on Irving Park near Scott Street, where the road was closed off...
5-year-old Griffith boy dies after found unconscious in backyard pool: police
A 5-year-old Griffith boy died last week, days after he was found unconscious in a swimming pool.Dante Rivers died Friday at Comer Children's Hospital, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchGriffith police said emergency crews responded to the 1200-block of North Wood Street on July 22, after the boy was found in a backyard swimming pool.He had wandered out of a home in the area, causing his parents and neighbors to go looking for him, police said.SEE ALSO: Teen in critical condition after nearly drowning at Skokie Holiday Inn: policeEmergency responders performed life-saving measures on the unconscious boy, who was taken to the hospital for treatment."The community mourns with the family for their tragic loss," Griffith police said in a statement.
Baby boy shot in Little Village recovering in ICU; father still target, friends say
A 3-month-old baby is recovering after being shot in Little Village, according to his family.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe baby boy was shot in the chest on Saturday around 4 p.m. near 26th and Whipple streets. He was in the car with his family, when two gunmen opened fire at the Chevy Camaro.The car was riddled with bullets, and the boy was hit between the neck and shoulder.Jeremiah, as identified by his family, underwent clavicle and nerve surgery on Monday, community officials said. His mother said the surgery went well, and he is stable at...
Brookfield man charged with attempted murder after attacking his parents
Police arrested a 33-year-old Brookfield man July 23 after he attacked his parents with a metal bat in their shared home. Brookfield police responded to a house on the 3400 block of Prairie Avenue early that morning after a resident called in a report of domestic battery around 4:20 a.m. After arriving, officers confirmed with the caller that the attacker, his son, had fled the home. The officers then spoke with the caller, as well as his wife, the attacker’s mother, who explained the attack.
Off-duty Cook County Sheriff’s deputy dies after being shot at gas station, person of interest in custody
CHICAGO — An attempted armed robbery on the city’s South Side early Tuesday morning left an off-duty Cook County Sheriff’s deputy dead. The deputy, who has been identified by family members as 31-year-old Rafael Wordlaw, died following a shooting and crash in Woodlawn. Officers say the deadly incident unfolded just before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 500 […]
Driver blows red light on 95th Street and crashes into another vehicle; bus stop also damaged
CHICAGO - A driver blew a red light in Longwood Manor Wednesday night, leading to a crash involving another vehicle and a bus stop. At about 11:56 p.m., a female, age unknown, was driving a black sedan in the 9500 block of South Vincennes Avenue when she failed to stop at a red light and struck another black sedan at the intersection, police said.
Trio accused of impersonating police officers in violent Joliet home invasion
oliet police have announced that criminal charges have been approved for three men — two from Chicago and one from Melrose Park — following an armed home invasion that occurred four months ago.
Parolee shot 14-year-old after asking for his gang affiliation: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A 30-year-old parolee who asked a 14-year-old boy for his gang affiliation shot the teen in the chest before he had a chance to answer, prosecutors said as they charged the man with attempted first-degree murder. Judge William Fahy detained Thomas Garcia as a public safety risk.
Deputy's killer 'unloaded a barrage of bullets' with illegal 'switch' devices: Chicago police
First-degree murder, among other charges, have been filed against a 32-year-old South Side man in connection to an attempted robbery and fatal shooting of a Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy Raphael Wordlaw.
Chicago police release video of burglars walking out of store with ATM
Chicago police are working to identify the individuals suspected of committing multiple burglaries targeting businesses on the West Side. Police said the burglaries happened several times between July 17 – 25.
4 years for Subway robber who confusingly demanded ‘all the bread’
CHICAGO — Abail Bekele, who confused a Subway restaurant employee during a robbery by asking for “all the bread,” has been given a four-year prison sentence. He got an additional three years for a burglary that he was on bail for at the time of the crime.
Man shot to death in East Side house identified by coroner
A man has died after being shot on the city's South side, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened before 9:16 p.m. in the 9800-block of South Avenue J in the East Side neighborhood.A 30-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to his chest, police said.The man was taken to the hospital where he later died.He was later identified as Carlos Casas by the Cook County medical examiner.No one is in custody.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
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