Chicago Journal
Boy, 16, arrested in fatal shooting of Melanie Yates
The boy and two other juveniles were arrested shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday after a shooting in nearby Waukegan, police said. No injuries were reported in that shooting.
Crime
Chicago Journal
Man charged for stabbing CTA employee at downtown stop
He was identified as the offender who, around 5:45 p.m. Sunday evening, stabbed a 44-year-old CTA employee on the train platform in the 300 block of S. Dearborn.
Chicago Journal
Double Homicide in South Chicago neighborhood mid-Monday
The two male victims are both currently listed as John Doe's as they have yet to be identified.
Chicago Journal
CTA Employee stabbed, CPD officer injured, during altercation on Blue Line at Jackson
The CTA employee stepped off the the train to intervene in some sort of "ongoing altercation" and the CTA employee was stabbed by a 39-year-old male multiple times with a knife. A responding officer was also hit with a blunt object.
Crime
20-year-old woman shot while driving last Friday dies
The 20-year-old woman shot in the head while driving last Friday succumbed to her injuries last night at Mount Sinai.
Chicago Journal
Attempted Robbery of an Armored Truck, Two Security Guards Shot
2-4 armed men wearing all black and masks tried to rob an armored truck this morning in the West Chatham neighborhood and shot two security guards, both are in critical condition. The FBI is now investigating.
Chicago Journal
Man shot, woman injured, in North Austin
An unidentified offender opened fire at a gathering just after midnight.
Chicago Journal
More Mag-Mile marauders steal up to $30,000 in purses from Neiman Marcus
The theft occurred around 6:50 p.m. Saturday evening at the Neiman Marcus on the Magnificent Mile.
Chicago Journal
Three shot mid-day in Garfield Park, one critical
The shooting occurred just before noon in the Garfield Park neighborhood by an unknown offender. Two were stable and one is in critical condition.
Chicago Journal
Pair of traffic accidents leaves 3 dead and 2 critical
The first accident occurred approximately 5:20 p.m. in the West Rodgers Park neighborhood on the city's far north side, and the second occurred approximately 3:30 a.m. on Lake Shore Drive near Navy Pier
Crime
Suspect charged in death of University of Chicago student
On the day after the shooting, Spann was spotted on the city's North Side, carrying two guns and a key FOB from the Ford Mustang on video. The firearms were tested by the CPD lab and one was confirmed to be the gun used to kill Mr. Zheng.
Crime
1-year-old daughter of Ja'nya Murphy believed to have been found in pond
Authorities said they had identified a person of interest who had a relationship with Murphy and that person has been located in Missouri and is being questioned.