Crime
33-year-old Chianti Means Jumps to Her Death at Niagara Falls Along With Her 9-Year-Old and 5-Month Baby
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at Niagara Falls State Park on October 28th, 2024, when a 33-year-old woman, Chianti Means, and her two young children, 9-year-old Roman Rossman and 5-month-old Mecca Means, fell to their deaths.
The family bypassed safety barriers and entered a restricted area on Goat Island.
Despite extensive security measures in place at the park, the family managed to access the dangerous area.
New York State Park Police are investigating the incident and have determined that the deaths were intentional.
However, the specific motivations behind the tragic act remain unclear.
Under the pseudonym Chianti Means, Means expressed feelings of loneliness, frustration, and a desire for love and family. Her posts revealed a troubled mind, with references to past relationships and a longing for connection.
The exact circumstances leading to the tragic incident are still under investigation. However, the social media posts offer a glimpse into the emotional turmoil that may have contributed to her decision.
This is Chianti’s husband, Jeff Wit, and according to sources close to the family, he was reportedly told to do something extreme, like jumping from Niagara Falls.
The incident has raised serious concerns about safety protocols at the park and the need for increased vigilance to prevent future tragedies.
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Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.