Crime
12-year-old Elijah Smith killed in house party shooting in National City
Four other males, ranging in age from teenagers to young adults, sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The National City Police Department has identified 12-year-old Elijah Smith as the victim who tragically lost his life during a shooting at a house party late Friday night.
Incident Overview
The shooting occurred just before midnight at an abandoned home located at the end of a cul-de-sac on N Avenue near Ninth Street.
Police report that gunfire erupted following a physical altercation.
Officers responding to the scene were met with chaos as over 100 people crowded the area.
Victim and Injuries
Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, Elijah Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four other males, ranging in age from teenagers to young adults, sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Evidence and Investigation
By Saturday morning, the scene revealed evidence markers scattered across the area, indicating the high volume of gunfire that abruptly ended the party.
National City Police Captain Derek Aydelotte described the toll the tragedy has taken:
“It’s horrific. I’m a father, as are many of our officers. To witness something like this is extremely difficult.”
Ongoing Investigation
As of now, police have not identified any suspects or persons of interest.
Detectives are working to determine what led to the altercation and subsequent shooting.
Public Assistance Requested
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
- Contact Information:
- National City Police Department Non-Emergency Line: 619-336-4411 (ask to speak with a detective)
- Crime Stoppers: 619-531-1500
All tips can remain anonymous. Police hope the community’s cooperation will bring clarity and justice in this devastating case.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.