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Car damages 2 buildings after West Side crash, Chicago police say
A car struck and damaged two buildings after a crash Monday morning, Chicago police said.The crash occurred at about 3:10 a.m. in the 5500-block West Division Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said two people in a vehicle driving westbound on Division Street when they lost control of their vehicle and hit another vehicle going westbound.The first car then struck two buildings and damaged them both, police said.The driver and passenger in the first car then fled the scene and are not in custody, police said. Area Five detectives are investigating.
Person of interest in custody after 19-year-old found dead inside South Shore home: Chicago police
A person of interest is in custody after a 19-year-old was found dead inside a South Side home on Sunday afternoon, Chicago police said.Police said the victim was found unresponsive with a head injury inside a South Shore residence in the 6900-block of South Oglesby Avenue around noon.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe victim, whose gender was not immediately known, was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.Police said a person of interest was taken into custody and charges are pending.Area One detectives are investigating.Police did not immediately provide further information.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood