Crime
Off-Duty CPD officer shot in road rage incident on northwest side
An off-duty CPD probationary officer was shot in the face after an apparent road rage incident on the city's northwest side this afternoon, authorities said.
Crime
Crime
Highland Park man held on gun charge after man he fought Saturday morning was found dead
A father of two was found dead after a fight this weekend along the Lake Michigan shoreline near Fort Sheridan Beach and one of the men he was in the confrontation with has been taken into custody on a weapons charge unrelated to the incident, authorities said.
Crime
2 dead, 4 critical, 7 total shot in 2 incidents 5 minutes apart
Two people are dead and there are an additional four people in critical condition as well as a seventh victim wounded in two separate shootings that happened five minutes apart on the city's south side Sunday night, authorities said.
Crime
Armed offender in Chicago Lawn neighborhood shot and wounded by CPD
An armed offender was shot and wounded by a Chicago Police tactical officer early this morning on the city's south side, authorities said.
Crime
Pair of Chicago men charged after shooting 12-year-old boy at random, police say
Police announced attempted murder charges on Friday against two men they say shot and critically wounded a 12-year-old boy at random on the city's Lower West Side earlier in the week.
Crime
Vehicle carjacked in front of Field Museum while stopped for Mexican Independence Day celebration
Police reported this morning that a vehicle was carjacked and the occupants were robbed of personal belongings while stopped on Lake Shore Drive during Mexican Independence Day celebrations downtown.
Crime
10-year-old shot while walking with his father near Burnside Park
A boy was out walking with his father and another child on the city's south side tonight when someone opened fire on the group in a drive-by shooting, authorities said.
Police
Two Chicago cops charged in shooting that wounded unarmed man
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting and has a deadline of Sept. 22 to release materials related to the shooting, including videos.
Crime
Woman attacked and stabbed leaving a house this morning in Englewood
A 31-year-old woman was leaving a residence in Englewood this morning when an unknown person sprayed her with pepper spray, hit her about the body, and stabbed her both above her left eye and in the back of the neck.
Crime
16, 17, and 18-year-old shot at Archer Heights gas station
A 16-year-old, 17-year-old, and 18-year-old were at a gas station when they were shot by someone in a green Chevy Tahoe.
Law
Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: September 15, 2022
Here is a brief summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois.
Crime
3-year-old and 8-year-old shot while inside homes in separate incidents overnight
A 3-year-old and an 8-year-old were both struck by gunfire while inside their homes last night in separate incidents on the city's south side, authorities said.