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North Carolina Teen Arrested in Chicago for Fatal Walmart Shooting; Nationwide Coordination Leads to Capture

CHICAGO — Authorities have captured a North Carolina teenager in Chicago following an investigation into a fatal shooting at a Walmart store. Seventeen-year-old Ezekiel Burden was arrested at a Greyhound bus station on Tuesday, officials said. Burden, from Lumberton, North Carolina, was identified as the suspect in the Dec. 20 slaying of 42-year-old Brandy Nicole Olson at a Walmart Supercenter. The arrest, involving multiple law enforcement agencies from both North Carolina and Illinois, ended a …

Tragic Vacation Shooting in Mexico Claims Lives of Chicago Family Members, Leaves Teen Critically Injured

DURANGO, Mexico — A tragic shooting during a family vacation in Durango, Mexico left three American citizens dead and a 14-year-old boy critically injured, authorities and family representatives report. The incident occurred near the town of Las Palmas within the Santiago Papasquiaro municipality, throwing a Chicago, Illinois, family into mourning as they grappled with the sudden and violent loss. Vicente Peña Jr. alongside his son Jason, and other family members, had traveled to Mexico for …

Ex-boyfriend charged with first-degree murder of Chicago woman in front of her children

CHICAGO, IL – A tragic incident unfolded in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago on December 13, when Maria Roque, a 34-year-old woman, was fatally shot in front of her children by her ex-boyfriend, Kenneth Brown, who is now facing murder charges. The shooting occurred just hours before Brown was set to be served with an extended protection order. According to reports, Roque was shot multiple times in front of her home as her 14-year-old son …

Chicago Crime Statistics: Decrease in Shootings and Murders Despite Rise in Other Crimes

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – The Chicago Police Department unveiled its end-of-year crime statistics on New Year’s Day, revealing a decrease in shootings and murders over the past year, despite an increase in other types of crimes across the city. Just 45 minutes into 2024, Chicago experienced its first homicide of the year when three people were shot inside a home in the 7000 block of South Wabash. The 53-year-old victim died at the scene, marking a …

Suburban Chicago Man Charged with Murder of Local Doctor in Presence of Their Daughter

BARRINGTON, IL — A suburban Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a distinguished endocrinologist, Dr. Olga Duchon, authorities stated. The incident, which took place over the weekend, has shocked the local community where Duchon was regarded highly for her contributions to healthcare. William Zientek, 46, was arraigned in court on Wednesday, faced with allegations that he killed Duchon, 42, his former girlfriend and mother of his three-year-old daughter. …

Chicago Teen Loses Vision in Tragic Paintball Attack, Suspects Sought Amid Citywide Halloween Violence

CHICAGO — A joyous Halloween evening in Chicago turned grim for a 19-year-old woman who was severely injured during a paintball shooting spree, resulting in the loss of vision in one eye. The incident, part of a disturbing trend throughout the city, occurred in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Authorities reported that the assailants, operating from a vehicle, targeted unsuspecting pedestrians with high-velocity paintball guns. The attackers were caught on surveillance footage …

Jealous Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for the Shooting Death of Maria Roque in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — A man has been charged with the first degree murder of his ex-girlfriend in Austin, Chicago, after shooting her during a domestic dispute. Kenneth Brown, 44, was arrested on Friday and charged with the slaying of Maria Roque, 34. The incident occurred in the 500 block of North Long Avenue on December 13, when shots were fired at around 6:20 a.m., according to Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office. …

Trump Evasive on Peaceful Power Transfer Commitment at Chicago Event, Stokes Further Controversy Over Capitol Riot Claims

CHICAGO, Illinois — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday declined to commit to fostering a peaceful transition of power should he lose in the upcoming presidential elections. Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, Trump was queried on his stance regarding the peaceful transition of power, a topic weighed down by the events of January 6, 2021, when his supporters stormed the Capitol. Trump responded by evading the direct question from Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait …

Chicago Restaurant Tragedy: Employee Charges with Double Murder in Shocking Late-Night Shooting

Chicago, Illinois — A fatal shooting at a local fast-food restaurant on the city’s Southwest Side claimed the lives of two men Monday night, sending shockwaves through the community. The shooter, identified as 42-year-old Mehdi Medellel, an employee at J&J’s Fish and Chicken, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder following the incident, which unfolded shortly after 10:30 p.m. According to authorities, the deadly confrontation began as a verbal dispute that quickly escalated. …

Ex-boyfriend taken into custody for fatal shooting of Chicago mother

Chicago, IL – Chicago police announced on Saturday that a person of interest had been apprehended in connection with the fatal shooting of a mother in mid-December. Maria Roque was tragically killed outside her home in the Austin neighborhood on November 13. Her brother, Andres Roque, confirmed that a sibling of the alleged gunman had surrendered to law enforcement. The grieving family expressed some relief that the individual was in custody but acknowledged that it …