Crime
1 injured in shooting incident near Sinclair Drive, suspect in custody
The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the vicinity of Sinclair Drive.
As you may have noticed, a significant number of LPSO deputies have been deployed to the area to address the situation.
One male individual sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his leg during the incident.
The suspected shooter has been taken into custody and is currently being held.
While the investigation is still ongoing, our preliminary findings suggest that the shooting was a result of a domestic disturbance between family members.
Both LPSO Uniform Patrol officers and detectives are actively working to gather information and evidence related to the case.
Please expect to see a continued presence of law enforcement in the area as the investigation progresses.
Crime
31-year-old Robert Watkins killed after shooting in Humboldt Park parking lot
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this fatal shooting.
A 31-year-old man, identified as Robert Watkins, was tragically killed in a shooting incident that occurred in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Thursday evening.
According to Chicago police reports, the incident unfolded around 6:40 PM in the 800 block of North Kedzie Avenue.
Watkins was standing in a parking lot when he was confronted by a group of four armed assailants.
The suspects, who had arrived in a vehicle, exited the car and immediately produced firearms.
They proceeded to open fire on Watkins, inflicting multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite being rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital for emergency medical treatment, Watkins succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this fatal shooting.
The Chicago Police Department is actively investigating the incident and seeking to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for Watkins’ death.