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.
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.