Crime
Chicago rapper Q50WLil50 killed after shooting in South Side
At least 10 shell casings were recovered from the scene along with Anthony’s belongings.
The Cook County Medical Examiner has identified the teenager fatally shot on Tuesday night, October 22nd, as 15-year-old Anthony, known by his rap name “Q50wLil50.”
The shooting occurred around 8:30 PM in the area of 66th & Champlain.
Responding to reports of gunfire, Chicago police discovered Anthony in an alley with multiple gunshot wounds.
He was rushed to Comer Children’s Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), Anthony was waiting for someone in an alley when an unidentified offender approached him.
A brief struggle ensued before the offender fired several shots and fled on foot.
At least 10 shell casings were recovered from the scene along with Anthony’s belongings.
Anthony, inspired by rap music, aspired to become a rapper himself and had recently participated in an interview with “Dju.”
This incident tragically highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence claiming the lives of young people.
The community and parents are urged to work together as a whole to provide support and guidance for youth, taking action to prevent such tragedies.
The investigation is ongoing with Area 1 Detectives searching for the suspect. Anyone with information can report anonymously at CPDTIP.COM or contact the Chicago Police 3rd District at (312)747-8201.
Authorities in Abbeville are actively investigating a shooting incident that left one man dead and a second victim hospitalized following a series of emergency calls on Friday, April 18.
According to the Abbeville Police Department, the initial call came in shortly after gunfire was reported in the 700 block of South Guegnon Street.
Moments later, police received a second report indicating that a vehicle had crashed into a utility pole in the parking lot of Landry’s Laundromat on Charity Street.
A third call was then placed advising that another shooting victim had been located on Prairie Avenue.
Investigators determined that the incident began when a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, traveling northbound on Guegnon Street, came under fire from an unknown assailant or assailants who discharged multiple .223 caliber rounds at the vehicle.
Tavian Young, 20, of Abbeville, who was inside the vehicle, was struck by a bullet on the right side of his torso, just beneath the armpit.
A second passenger, an unidentified female, sustained a gunshot wound to the back of her head.
Despite being under fire, the driver of the Tahoe continued north on Guegnon Street, then turned east onto Charity Street before losing control and crashing into a utility pole in the southeast corner of Landry’s Laundromat parking lot.
When first responders arrived at the crash scene, they discovered the vehicle resting against the utility pole with Tavian Young unresponsive inside.
Officers administered CPR, but despite life-saving efforts, Young was pronounced dead at the scene.
Responding units were then directed to Prairie Avenue, where the female victim was found with a gunshot wound to the head.
She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she remains in stable condition, authorities confirmed.
A third passenger, a three-year-old child, was also in the vehicle at the time of the shooting. The child was not injured and was later released to a family member.
The Abbeville Police Department, in conjunction with other agencies, is continuing its investigation into the shooting.
No arrests have been made at this time, and authorities have not yet released details about potential suspects or a possible motive.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Abbeville Police Department.