Crime
23-year-old Darion McMillian charged for the murder of Chicago Police officer Enrique Martinez
On Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Police Department formally charged 23-year-old Darion C. McMillian in connection with the tragic shooting of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez on the city’s South Side earlier this week.
McMillian faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder of a police officer, first-degree murder, attempted murder of a police officer, residential burglary, unlawful use of a weapon (machine gun), and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
The incident occurred on Monday evening around 8 p.m. in the East Chatham neighborhood, near the 8000 block of South Ingleside Avenue.
Officer Martinez, 26, and his partner had approached a vehicle blocking traffic, occupied by three individuals, including McMillian.
As backup arrived, Officer Martinez and his partner observed McMillian reaching toward a bag on the vehicle floor. Despite commands to stop, McMillian allegedly retrieved a fully automatic firearm and opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Martinez.
The gunfire also struck the driver of the vehicle, who was killed at the scene; his identity has not yet been released. McMillian then reportedly pushed the driver’s body out of the car, moved to the driver’s seat, and attempted to flee.
During the escape attempt, he allegedly reversed the car, dragging one of the officers, who fired a shot into the ground as McMillian evaded capture. The dragged officer was later reported in fair condition.
While authorities initially detained a second individual from the vehicle, that person was released without charges.
McMillian’s criminal history includes multiple prior offenses. In January 2023, he was indicted by a Will County grand jury on charges of unlawful cannabis possession and intent to distribute.
More recently, in October, he faced charges in Will County for allegedly tampering with a drug screening test and was placed on electronic monitoring.
Reflecting on the incident, CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling remarked, “We have to do everything that we can to keep violent offenders off the street, especially those who are repeating these acts. If we don’t do that, then we’re failing our citizens, our children, and their futures.”
McMillian’s attempt to escape led to further chaos. After colliding with a parked vehicle, he reportedly abandoned the car, fled on foot, and forced entry into a nearby apartment where a woman was present.
Once inside, McMillian allegedly acquired a knife, cut off his electronic monitoring device, and concealed himself within the residence. The woman in the apartment was not harmed. Police later apprehended McMillian in the 8000 block of South Maryland.
This investigation remains active as the Chicago Police Department works to ensure justice for Officer Martinez, his family, and the community.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.