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Judge denies pretrial release of a man charged with killing a Chicago police officer
A judge denied pretrial release of a 22-year-old man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an off-duty Chicago police officer during a court appearance Friday.Xavier L. Tate Jr. is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm in the April 21 slaying of Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30.Huesca was shot 10 times, prosecutors said in court.Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti said during a news conference Friday that investigators identified Tate in part due to video evidence collected from more than 90 locations after Huesca was killed. Video from the area...
Gunman kills driver at street ‘takeover’ as video cameras roll
CHICAGO — A man was shot and killed during a “street takeover” in Gage Park overnight. No arrests have been made. Videos posted to social media by Chicago Critter show much of what happened. One clip in the montage shows a man in a gray hoodie sitting...
A dry Cinco de Mayo for Chicagoland, but temps will remain cooler, especially along the lake
For those celebrating, the day will remain partly cloudy and dry, so your plans shouldn’t have to move indoors. However, you’ll want to dress on the warmer side. Temperatures will be cooler than Saturday, reaching into the 60s inland but staying cooler along the lakefront, with a north/northeast wind.
Armed robbers swarm Bucktown again. Logan Square, West Town also hit.
CHICAGO — Bucktown came in the crosshairs of an armed robbery crew again Saturday morning, the second day this week that the neighborhood has been targeted by holdup crews. The robberies appear to have connections to a group that stole cars from an auto repair shop in North Center on Friday morning.
Two Men Fatally Shot in Separate Incidents in Chicago's Garfield Park
In the early Saturday morning, tragedy struck in Garfield Park with two men fatally shot in separate violent incidents, sparking further concern about gun violence in Chicago. According to the Chicago Tribune, police found the first victim, a 49-year-old man, on the 3000 block of West Warren Boulevard around midnight; he had been standing on the street when an assailant left a white sedan, firing shots that resulted in a deadly wound to the head.
Chicago Police Tied To Hate Groups Proud Boys And Oath Keepers Won’t Face Discipline, Officials Say
The investigation is the third such investigation to conclude with no discipline for the officers investigated. The Chicago Police Department’s probe into officers who have documented ties to far-right groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, who have been tied to the Jan. 6 insurrection, has concluded with no disciplinary action taken. The investigation is the third such investigation to conclude with no discipline for the officers investigated.
Person shot, critically hurt in Wendy's parking lot in Chicago Lawn
CHICAGO (CBS) – A man was hospitalized after being shot in a Wendy's parking lot in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood Friday afternoon. It happened just before 1 p.m. in the 7000 block of South Western Avenue. Chicago police said the 21-year-old victim suffered gunshot wounds to the leg and chest by an unknown person. A witness said a friend took the victim to Holy Cross Hospital. Police said he was then taken by ambulance to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition. It is unknown whether the victim is an employee of the restaurant. No arrests were made. Area detectives were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. This is the second shooting involving the restaurant chain in a month. An employee was shot at another Wendy's location nearly two miles away in the West Chatham neighborhood. The 20-year-old woman was shot in the arm following an argument over a DoorDash order, according to the victim's mother. She was expected to recover from her physical injuries.The suspect in that shooting was charged on Thursday with aggravated battery and unlawful use of a weapon.
Cops hunt hit-and-run driver who left woman badly injured in Bucktown
Chicago police are looking for the hit-and-run driver who struck a woman in a Bucktown crosswalk on Saturday night, leaving her badly injured. It happened around 10:51 p.m. at the intersection of Armitage and Hoyne. Another driver told police that a dark-colored Bentley passed her by driving into the wrong...
Person shot, runs into popular Hyde Park venue for help
At least two people were shot in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood Sunday morning, with one of the victims running inside a popular music venue for assistance following the attack. According to Chicago police, a 24-year-old man was shot in the shoulder during an incident in the 5400 block of...
Former security guard Gregory Livingston found guilty of murdering man at Kroger gas station over loud music
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Former security guard Gregory Livingston, 57, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of a Chicago man at a Kroger gas station. Prosecutors say Livingston was employed by third-party security company Allied Universal when he shot and killed 48-year-old Alvin Motley...
Protests at DePaul University: Situation has stabilized, buildings reopened
CHICAGO - Update (3:30 p.m.):. The protests at DePaul University have stabilized after chaos unfolded Sunday morning near the Lincoln Park Quad. All exits are now open that are adjacent to the quad and buildings are "open as usual," according to campus officials. The university is expected to release a...
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