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.
Crime
34-year-old Augusta Fireman Spencer Johnson charged in accidental shooting of his 3-year-old son in Harlem
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
A Columbia County father, Spencer Allen Johnson, 34, of Harlem, Georgia, has been charged with child cruelty after his 3-year-old son, Evan Johnson, accidentally shot himself in the shoulder with an unsecured firearm.
According to authorities, the incident occurred Thursday night when the child accessed an unsecured firearm in his father’s bedroom.
The young boy, left unsupervised, discharged the weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Fortunately, the child is expected to make a full recovery.
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
He faces charges of child cruelty stemming from criminal negligence, which authorities allege caused “excessive physical pain” to his son through neglectful supervision. He is currently being held at the Columbia County Detention Center with bond set at $10,100.
The Harlem Police Department did not initially release information about the shooting. However, as rumors of the incident spread on social media, the situation was later confirmed by both WGAC’s Austin Rhodes and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office late Friday evening.
Early Saturday morning, Harlem Police Chief issued a statement on the department’s Facebook page, stating that the case remains under investigation as new details emerge.
The Chief’s statement suggests that the full circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being determined.
In his booking photo, Johnson is seen wearing an anti-suicide smock, a standard precautionary measure taken in some detention facilities.
The incident has sparked discussions about gun safety and parental responsibility. Authorities are expected to release further information as the investigation unfolds.
Meanwhile, the Columbia County community remains concerned about ensuring proper firearm storage to prevent similar tragedies.