Crime
35-year-old Anita Baker shot to death inside moving car in Washington Park
No arrests have been made, and detectives from Area One are actively investigating the shooting.
A woman was fatally shot on Monday evening while inside a vehicle on Chicago’s South Side. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM in the 200-block of East 57th Street in the Washington Park neighborhood.
According to police, a 35-year-old woman was driving eastbound on 57th Street when she was struck by gunfire from an individual standing nearby.
The victim, identified as Anita Baker, was rushed to Stroger Hospital in critical condition but sadly succumbed to her injuries.
No arrests have been made, and detectives from Area One are actively investigating the shooting.
Further details about the incident have not been released at this time.
MIAMI-DADE, FL — Law enforcement officials are responding to an active shooting situation at a warehouse in Southwest Miami-Dade that has left several individuals injured, authorities confirmed Thursday afternoon.
The incident unfolded around 1:00 p.m. in the 7300 block of Southwest 45th Street, near the Palmetto Expressway and Bird Road.
The warehouse complex, located in a busy industrial area, quickly became the focus of a major police operation.
According to preliminary reports, at least four individuals were shot during the incident.
The conditions of the victims have not been publicly disclosed at this time, and emergency medical personnel remain on site to provide aid and transport those injured to local hospitals as necessary.
A significant law enforcement response is underway, with the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office leading efforts to secure the location and apprehend the suspect.
Authorities believe the suspect may still be inside the warehouse, and tactical units are currently working to clear the premises.
Aerial footage from the scene captured images of heavily armed officers surrounding the building and escorting numerous individuals from the premises.
Several people could be seen exiting with their hands raised, complying with law enforcement commands as officers worked to ensure everyone’s safety.
The situation remains fluid and active, with law enforcement treating the scene as an ongoing threat.
Police are urging members of the public and nearby businesses to avoid the area and stay clear of roadways to allow emergency vehicles unimpeded access.
Investigators are currently working to determine the motive behind the shooting and to identify all those involved.
Updates will be provided as additional verified information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department or Crime Stoppers immediately.