Crime
Heavy police presence at St Clair Walmart after reports of incident
UPDATE: This appears to be an isolated incident involving only two individuals. The shooter is now in custody, and no injuries have been reported.
On Sunday afternoon, police and emergency responders were actively managing an incident at the St. Clair Walmart.
As of 4:00 p.m., fire police had blocked the entrance to the Coal Creek Commerce Center, directing all traffic away from the area, particularly at the intersection of Route 61 and Terry Rich Boulevard.
A customer at the scene reported being near the self-checkout area when she heard a loud noise that sounded like a pallet crashing to the ground.
Immediately following the sound, store employees urgently instructed customers to abandon their items and exit the store.
Currently, no additional information about the nature of the incident has been provided, and authorities are continuing to secure the area and direct traffic.
Updates will be available as more details are released regarding the nature and scope of the incident.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Emerald Pretty, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.