Crime
17-year-old Stephanie Lopez-Ramirez found shot dead inside Humboldt Park home
On a typically peaceful Tuesday morning, a shocking incident occurred in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago.
17-year-old Stephanie Lopez-Ramirez was found fatally shot inside her apartment in the 700 block of North Avers Avenue.
Police arrived at the scene around 12:30 p.m., responding to calls about the shooting.
Lopez-Ramirez, a resident of the 3300 block of West Potomac Avenue, suffered a gunshot wound to her arm. Despite immediate medical attention, she was tragically pronounced dead at 1:01 p.m.
The block is now predominantly populated by newer residents, many of whom were unaware of the tragic event that had taken place just a day earlier.
Local detectives from Area 4 are actively investigating the homicide, and a suspect remains in custody. However, no charges have been filed at this time.
The shocking death of Stephanie Lopez-Ramirez has left the community in mourning, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Crime
18-year-old Micah Pruitt killed after shooting during Madison drug deal, suspect arrested
Sandoval-Ortuno confessed to firing at Pruitt during a narcotics transaction, leading to his arrest and subsequent charges in Juvenile Court.
Nashville, TN – A teenage boy is facing multiple charges, including homicide, after a shooting incident in Madison on Wednesday evening.
According to Metro Nashville Dispatch, a call was received just before 6:00 PM on October 16th from the 300 block of East Webster Street.
However, the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) later determined that the shooting occurred on Gallavista Avenue.
Authorities reported that an 18-year-old, Micah Pruitt, and a 20-year-old man arrived at TriStar Skyline Medical Center shortly after 6:00 PM in a Toyota Camry riddled with bullet holes.
Pruitt was tragically pronounced dead at the hospital, while the 20-year-old, who had driven himself and Pruitt to the hospital, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released.
On Thursday, October 17th, 16-year-old Brayan Sandoval-Ortuno voluntarily presented himself to MNPD headquarters to provide a statement regarding Pruitt’s death.
Sandoval-Ortuno confessed to firing at Pruitt during a narcotics transaction, leading to his arrest and subsequent charges in Juvenile Court.
Sandoval-Ortuno faces charges of criminal homicide and aggravated assault.
Additional details about the case have not been disclosed at this time.