Crime
17-year-old Antoine Smith shot and killed in Auburn Gresham, Chicago
No arrests have been made, and Area 2 detectives are actively investigating the homicide.
The Cook County Medical Examiner has identified 17-year-old Antwon Smith, also known as “TJ” or “Lil Ghost,” as the teen shot and killed late Tuesday night, October 1, 2024.
Chicago Police responded to reports of gunfire and a person shot near 78th & Ashland.
Upon arrival, officers found Antwon suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
He was rushed to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to CPD, Antwon was outside when a suspect drove up and fired several shots at him before fleeing the scene.
No arrests have been made, and Area 2 detectives are actively investigating the homicide.
Anyone with information is encouraged to visit CPDTIP.COM to remain anonymous or contact the Chicago Police Department’s 6th District at (312) 745-3610.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.