Crime
34-year-old Thomas Smith killed after shooting in East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago
The gunman fled the scene in a silver SUV and remains at large.
A 34-year-old man, identified as Thomas Smith, was tragically killed in a shooting incident that occurred late Tuesday morning in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago.
The shooting took place around 11:15 a.m. in the 3400 block of West Jackson Boulevard.
Smith was approached by an unidentified gunman who opened fire, striking him multiple times.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, Smith succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The gunman fled the scene in a silver SUV and remains at large.
Area 4 detectives are actively investigating the incident, and anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the authorities.
Houston, TX – March 13, 2025 – A Houston man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife inside their home, while the victim’s family is seeking help in locating her missing dogs.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a residence on Emma Forest Street early March 12, 2025, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers encountered 34-year-old Chance Zane Chavez, who was reportedly covered in blood.
Officers secured Chavez and proceeded to search the home, where they discovered the lifeless body of his wife, 32-year-old Kristen Chavez, inside a bedroom.
She had suffered blunt force trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, HPD detectives arrested Chance Zane Chavez and formally charged him with murder.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive, and the case remains under investigation.
In addition to seeking justice for Kristen, her family is searching for her missing dogs, which were not found at the residence.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement.
The Houston Police Department urges anyone with additional details related to the case to come forward.