Crime
45-year-old Randy Joiner killed after shooting in parking lot of McDonald’s on Chicago’s North Side
A 45-year-old man was tragically killed in a shooting incident that occurred Friday afternoon in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
According to police reports, the victim, identified as Randy Joiner, was sitting in a parked car near the intersection of Sheridan Road and Wilson Avenue around 3:45 PM when he was approached by two individuals.
One of the assailants opened fire, striking Joiner multiple times.
Joiner was immediately transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to his injuries.
Area 3 detectives are actively investigating the shooting and working to identify and apprehend the suspects involved.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this case.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.