Crime
25-year-old Dante Sprouse killed following burglary, crash and shooting in New Britain
A man was fatally injured in a series of events that unfolded in New Britain on Thursday morning.
According to police, the incident began with a burglary on Kelsey Street, followed by a car accident and a shooting.
Local schools, Smith Elementary and the Roosevelt Early Learning Center, were placed on shelter-in-place as a precautionary measure, which has since been lifted.
The victim, identified as Dante Malcom Sprouse, 25, was transported to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
New Britain Police Chief Matt Marino stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that no suspects are currently in custody.
The police department is actively investigating the connected incidents.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.