Crime
1 killed, 2 injured after shooting near Howard Red Line in Rogers Park
A shooting incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, near the Howard Red Line station.
The incident resulted in one fatality and injuries to two others.
The shooting took place around 2:50 PM in the 1600 block of West Howard Street.
Three men were standing on a sidewalk when a vehicle drove up, and an occupant opened fire.
A 29-year-old man was struck in the neck, back, and abdomen.
He was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston but was tragically pronounced dead upon arrival.
Another 18-year-old man was shot in the chest and was also taken to St. Francis Hospital. His condition is currently listed as critical.
The third victim, a 20-year-old man, sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder and is in good condition at St. Francis Hospital.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.
HOUSTON – A large law enforcement response was launched Monday afternoon following reports of an active shooter near the Harris County criminal justice complex in Downtown Houston.
According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 12:30 p.m. near 1115 Congress Street, in the vicinity of the Harris County Family Law Center.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots — with some accounts estimating as many as 30 rounds fired in rapid succession.
More than 40 officers from the Houston Police Department, including members of HPD Special Operations, converged on the scene.
Officials confirmed that a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot in the shoulder during the exchange.
The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with officers, was also struck multiple times.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving medical care.
The identity and motive of the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the courthouse building.
A witness employed with the juvenile probation department told that they heard at least eight shots ring out near the courthouse.
Another witness, present at the courthouse for jury duty, said they were instructed to “get down on the floor and cover their heads” during the lockdown.
The area surrounding the courthouse was immediately cordoned off by law enforcement, and the public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies are working jointly to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information regarding the suspect’s condition, possible charges, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.