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Man in critical condition, stabbed in River North after comment to shoplifter
Police said a man is in critical condition this morning after he was stabbed trying to intervene against a shoplifter in the River North neighborhood.
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Man, 24, charged in shooting of 2 Chicago police officers
Kailo Harris-Caldwell was taken into custody shortly after the shooting and was charged with two counts of attempted murder, one felony count of possession of a controlled substance, and a misdemeanor count of possession of cannabis.
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16-year-old critical after shot in the eye
Police said a 16-year-old boy was in a residence on the above block when an unknown person entered, pulled a gun, and fired shots. The teenager was shot in his eye.
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Teenager in critical condition after being shot in the leg in Morgan Park
A responding officer was reportedly able to successfully apply a tourniquet to the victim's injuries, and the victim was transported to Christ Hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
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12-year-old dies after being shot celebrating birthday with family
She was in the passenger seat of a family member's car when three men fired on another vehicle and one of those bullets struck her in the back of the head, police said.
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2 charged in killing of Chicago man hanging Christmas lights
Pedro Mendiola and Moises Barrios were charged with first-degree murder and more than two dozen counts of armed robbery with a dangerous weapon, aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon, criminal damage to property, and other charges.
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Two Chicago Police officers wounded in shooting, suspect in custody
The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. at the Original Maxwell Street hot dog stand on the city's west side as the gunman and one of the officers waited in line.
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70-year-old stowaway pleads guilty, sentenced to 3+ years
Local legend Marilyn Hartman, 70, was sentenced to 3+ years after pleading guilty to felony counts of criminal trespass and escape from electronic monitoring. She was given well over 2 years credit for time she has been in custody.
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Chicago-area businessman admits bilking millions from hospitals seeking face masks
Two hospitals paid more than $3 million for N95 masks but the Burr Ridge man never delivered and allegedly used some of the money for his personal benefit, including on credit cards, two Maseratis, and a Range Rover.
Chicago Journal
12-year-old girl shot while in a car with family, in critical condition
The girl reportedly sustained one gunshot wound to the back of her head and is in critical condition.
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Another 16-year-old was shot several times this morning on the south side
As of now, police don't know much about the incident as the victim was dropped off at the hospital, but it was the second 16-year-old victim this morning.
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Teenager shot dead in River North
Witnesses reported about 6 shots fired and the 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead on scene.