Crime
16-year-old Jaydin Bahena and 34-year-old man killed after shooting in Summit
Authorities have classified a fatal shooting incident on Friday night in southwest suburban Summit as a double homicide, following the death of a 16-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man.
The young victim has been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office as Jaydin Bahena, a resident of Summit.
Bahena was taken to a nearby hospital after the shooting but succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, according to Summit Police.
The second victim, a 34-year-old man, also died from gunshot injuries after being taken to the hospital, though his identity has not yet been disclosed.
Summit police responded to the area of Hanover and 73rd Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, following reports of shots fired and a person injured.
Upon arrival, officers found Bahena with a potential gunshot wound.
Officers administered first aid while waiting for emergency services to transport him to a local hospital. Despite the medical intervention, Bahena’s injuries were fatal.
Meanwhile, police received information suggesting another possible victim nearby.
A short distance from the initial scene, officers discovered the 34-year-old man inside a vehicle with visible gunshot wounds.
He was promptly transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Summit Police, in collaboration with the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, is leading the ongoing investigation to uncover further details surrounding this tragic double homicide.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.