Chicago

Ex-NFL player arrested for his mom’s death

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SAN DIEGO, CA – Former NFL player, Sergio Brown, 35, has been apprehended by U.S. law enforcement in connection with the death of his mother, according to a source familiar with the investigation. Brown’s mother, 73-year-old Myrtle Brown, was found deceased near her home in suburban Chicago last month. Brown, who had reportedly traveled to Mexico, was deported on Tuesday and taken into custody near San Diego based on an arrest warrant issued in Illinois. …

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Forty-four people were shot and two killed in Chicago over the weekend

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CHICAGO, IL – A wave of gun violence swept across Chicago over the weekend, leaving two dead and 44 injured, according to local law enforcement. The city’s downtown area was particularly affected, with eight people wounded in a single incident early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred around 2:40 a.m. near West Erie Street and North Orleans Street in the River North district. Emergency services came to the scene and found three individuals with gunshot wounds. …

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Concealed carry holder shoots back at drive-by suspect

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CHICAGO, IL – A concealed carry permit holder in Chicago reportedly intervened in a suspected drive-by shooting that occurred after a multi-vehicle accident. The incident unfolded rapidly, leaving bystanders in shock and fear for their safety. Witness Lorenzo Hernandez recounted the terrifying incident, explaining how the sudden eruption of gunfire left him with no time to react. He described the uncertainty that comes with living in Chicago, where violence can erupt unexpectedly. The incident took …

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Tow truck driver fatally shot during vehicle repossession

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CHICAGO, IL – The hunt for the assailant who fatally shot a military veteran and tow truck driver is ongoing. The 28-year-old victim was in the process of repossessing a vehicle when he was ambushed by unknown gunmen. The incident occurred during an unexpected vehicle repossession in the middle of the night. The tow truck’s license plate reader alerted the driver to a vehicle that required towing. Following standard procedure, the driver contacted the police …

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Chicago shooting claims one life, injures three including 7-year-old boy

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CHICAGO, IL – A shooting incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood, resulting in one fatality and three injuries, including a 7-year-old boy. The gunfire erupted in the 0-100 block of South Whipple Street around 2:30 p.m., according to local law enforcement. The victims, four men and a child, were in an empty lot when an unidentified vehicle approached. An individual from within the vehicle brandished a firearm and began shooting …

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Two children and two adults found dead of gunshot wounds

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ROMEOVILLE, IL – A tragic incident unfolded in a suburban neighborhood of Chicago, where two adults and two children were discovered dead from gunshot wounds on Sunday. The Romeoville police department confirmed the incident on Monday, stating that the bodies were discovered around 8:40 p.m. during a welfare check at the residence. Authorities believe the victims, whose identities and ages are yet to be disclosed, were shot earlier on Sunday. The gruesome discovery has sent …

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Three officers were hospitalized after suspect unleashed attack dogs on them

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CHICAGO, IL – Three officers from the Chicago Police Department were sent to the hospital after they were attacked by two unleashed dogs on Sunday. The incident occurred in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the 4000 block of West Wilcox Avenue, where the officers were conducting an investigation. A woman tried to interfere with the officers’ work around 11:22 a.m., and shortly after, an unidentified individual released the dogs. The Chicago Police Department reported …

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TV news crew robbed at gunpoint while reporting on robberies

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A television news crew in Chicago found themselves on the other side of the story when they were robbed at gunpoint while reporting on a series of robberies in the city. The incident occurred in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, where three armed men wearing ski masks approached the crew and took their television camera and personal belongings. The stolen camera contained footage of the story they were working on, which never made it to the …

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Two men critically injured in drive-by shooting outside Chicago funeral home

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Two men are in critical condition after a shooting occurred near a funeral home on the South Side of Chicago on Wednesday morning, according to the Chicago Police Department. The incident took place at Leak & Son Funeral Home in the Chatham neighborhood, specifically in the 7800 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, shortly before 11 a.m. The shooting unfolded as mourners were attending the funeral of an 18-year-old individual. As a vehicle drove past …

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Off-duty police officer shot by stray bullets in Chicago

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An off-duty Cook County Sheriff’s officer is in critical condition after being shot on the Southwest Side of Chicago on Wednesday night. According to Chicago police and fire officials, a suspect is now in custody. The incident occurred around 8:52 p.m. in the 4700-block of West 47th Street near Midway Airport. The 37-year-old off-duty officer was struck by stray bullets while in traffic, sustaining injuries to the right elbow and lower back. Authorities have confirmed …

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