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29-year-old Adolph Thronton killed after shooting in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood

No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.

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A 29-year-old man was gunned down in broad daylight in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood on Saturday.

According to police, Adolph Thronton was standing near the intersection of 57th Street and South Prairie Avenue around 11:00 AM when two individuals exited a black SUV and opened fire.

Thronton was struck by gunfire and transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and area detectives are currently investigating the incident.


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18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams

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An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a deadly shooting that occurred in October, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old and injured another.

The incident began on October 6, 2024, shortly after 12:45 a.m., when officers were called to a shooting on I-244 near Yale Avenue.

Upon arrival, they discovered a gray SUV riddled with bullet holes and shattered windows. Investigators determined that seven people were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.

Two occupants of the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds.

One victim, 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them several weeks later. The other victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm and survived.

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Preliminary investigations revealed the incident was linked to a fight at the Tulsa State Fair earlier that evening.

Witnesses reported that the altercation, which occurred as the group was leaving the fairgrounds, likely escalated into the highway shooting.

Following an in-depth investigation, Tulsa Police Homicide Detectives identified 18-year-old Kyler Naely as the suspect responsible for the shooting.

On November 19, 2024, Naely was arrested, charged with first-degree murder, and booked into the Tulsa County Jail.

Authorities emphasize that the case remains under investigation and are urging anyone with additional information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

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