Crime
43-year-old Tatanisha Jackson shot and killed by her 17-year-old son, Davion Pryor
A firearm was recovered at the scene, and Chicago police are actively investigating the shooting.
UPDATE: Davion Pryor turned himself in last night.
ORIGINAL REPORT: Tatanisha Jackson, 43, was at her home on the 6800 block of Cornell when her 17-year-old son, Davion Pryor, shot her multiple times in the head.
She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
He’s described as a male black, dark complexion, 5’7, 120 Ibs, with a short afro.
Davion was last seen heading north on Stony towards 67th.
He was wearing a white t-shirt, shorts, and a bullet proof vest.
Prior suffer from mental illness and has not been taking his medication. He is considered armed and dangerous.
A 43-year-old woman was fatally shot by a 17-year-old boy in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago.
The incident occurred around 3:55 PM in the 6800 block of South Cornell. The woman was inside a home when the teen approached her, pulled out a gun, and shot her multiple times.
The assailant then fled the scene.
According to reports, the boy was last seen wearing a bulletproof vest.
A caller reported that his son had shot his wife, and that he, the husband, was still inside with her. The son is currently at large.
The woman was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition after being shot four times in the head. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries.
A firearm was recovered at the scene, and Chicago police are actively investigating the shooting.
No arrests have been made at this time.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Police are actively searching for the suspect responsible for a deadly shooting that left two people dead and three others injured, including a young child, inside a Muskegon home on Saturday afternoon.
Authorities identified the two victims who died as 25-year-old Josh Fondren Jr. and 22-year-old Cori May, according to the Muskegon Police Department.
Investigators initially withheld the victims’ identities pending family notification.
The shooting occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. inside a residence near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and McLaren Street.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving multiple reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they discovered several individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
Fondren was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cori May and two additional 25-year-old men were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
May later succumbed to her injuries, while the two men remained in critical condition as of Saturday evening.
A 4-year-old child was also injured during the incident.
Police said the child’s injuries were minor, and the child was expected to be released from the hospital.
Muskegon Police Chief Tim Kozal confirmed that the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.
As of the latest update, no arrests have been made.
While the investigation remains ongoing, Kozal stated that the shooting does not appear to be a random act, and officials do not believe there is an immediate threat to the broader public.
In response to the recent surge of violence, Muskegon Mayor Ken Johnson issued a statement late Saturday night addressing the tragic impact on the community.
“Our community has been shaken by tragedies this week, with the apparent murder of Thomas ‘Tommy’ Stewart in his home in the 1400 block of Jiroch Street on Monday, and then Saturday’s mass shooting in a home in the 600 block of Jackson Avenue,” Johnson said.
The mayor urged residents with any information to come forward and also called for unity during this difficult time.
“Meanwhile, let’s hold the victims, their families, our neighbors, and all the first responders and medical professionals in our hearts, prayers, and thoughts,” Johnson said. “May our community come together in care for one another, as we navigate these traumatic events, and in pursuit of justice.”
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact:
- Muskegon Police Department: 231-724-6750
- Silent Observer (anonymous tips): 231-722-7463
The investigation remains underway.