CHICAGO, IL — A 46-year-old man is in critical condition following a shooting that occurred in the Cragin neighborhood early Tuesday morning. The incident, which took place around 2:25 a.m. in the 5200 block of West Fullerton Avenue, involved a concealed carry license (CCL) holder. According to Chicago police, the shooting happened after an altercation between the two men escalated.…
SCHILLER PARK, IL — On July 30, 2024, a road rage incident in Schiller Park escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving one person dead and another injured. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 PM near the intersection of Irving Park Road and Scott Street. Upon arrival, officers from the Schiller Park Police Department found a male and female with gunshot…
CHICAGO, IL — An attempted carjacking on the Far South Side of Chicago escalated into a shootout between the suspects and an off-duty Chicago Police Department officer early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on the 10800 block of South Campbell Avenue. According to police reports, the off-duty officer was confronted by armed offenders, leading to an exchange…
CHICAGO, IL — A 17-year-old girl was shot by a 26-year-old concealed-carry holder after allegedly stabbing the woman during a late-night argument on Chicago’s South Side. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in the 3000 block of South Fort Dearborn Drive. According to Chicago police, a verbal altercation between the two women escalated when the 17-year-old produced a…
ELGIN, IL – The Elgin Police Department has made an arrest in a shooting incident that occurred on June 16, 2024, in the 600 block of Villa St. The adult male victim, who sustained gunshot wounds during the altercation, has succumbed to his injuries, as confirmed by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. On the night of June 16, at…
OAK FOREST, IL – A man was shot while attempting to stop a car break-in in the south suburbs early Friday morning, highlighting the dangers of confronting suspects over property. The incident occurred around 1:54 a.m. in the 16900 block of LeClaire Avenue. The man, who had recently installed a security system after a dirt bike was stolen from his…
CRESTWOOD, IL – A road rage incident escalated to a fatal shooting on Monday afternoon, leaving a 35-year-old man dead. Crestwood Police Officers responded to the area of 132nd and Cicero around 3:02 P.M. after receiving reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered the man in traumatic arrest. Immediate aid, including CPR, was provided by officers until Crestwood Fire…
CHICAGO, IL — An attempted burglary in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood led to a homeowner shooting and critically injuring a suspect early Sunday morning. Local media reported that the incident unfolded around midnight in the 8100 block of South Champlain Avenue. According to the Chicago Police Department, a 50-year-old man was attempting to break into a residence when the homeowner, a…
CHICAGO, IL — A confrontation on Chicago’s northwest side turned violent late Friday night when a concealed carry holder used his firearm in self-defense, resulting in four people, including himself, being critically injured. The incident occurred around 11:23 p.m. in the 4700 block of W. Wrightwood Avenue in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. Police reported that a 43-year-old man was involved…
CHICAGO, IL — An early morning carjacking attempt was foiled on Chicago’s Northwest Side when a concealed carry license holder defended himself against a group of armed assailants. Chicago Police reported that around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, a 34-year-old man was approached by three individuals in a black sedan as he walked to his car on the 3700 block of…