Crime
18-year-old Jaylan Powell found dead on basketball court at Carver Park in Milwaukee
An investigation is underway after an early-morning shooting left an 18-year-old man dead at Carver Park in Milwaukee on Friday, November 15.
Authorities responded to a call about gunfire near 8th Street and Brown Avenue around 1:45 a.m.
Upon arrival, emergency crews discovered a male victim lying on the basketball court. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Jaylan Powell.
Powell had sustained four gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and authorities have not released information about any arrests.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the Milwaukee Police Department.
Community cooperation is considered crucial in shedding light on the events that led to Powell’s tragic death.
Crime
23-year-old Donell Gause killed after shooting in North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
A tragic shooting early Wednesday claimed the life of a young man in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood.
The victim, identified as 23-year-old Donell Gause, was found lying in the street after police responded to a report of gunfire in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
Emergency responders transported Gause to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
The case is currently under investigation by detectives from Area 4, who are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact law enforcement.