Crime
25-year-old Christopher Santana killed after shooting on George Street in New Haven
The New Haven Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 25-year-old man on Monday afternoon.
Officers responded to the rear parking lot of 730 George Street around 3:23 p.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive man, later identified as Christopher Santana, lying on the ground as a bystander attempted CPR.
Police took over resuscitation efforts until American Medical Response (AMR) personnel arrived and transported Santana to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Santana had driven a friend to the parking lot when the pair was approached by two masked individuals.
One of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding Santana, before both suspects fled the scene on foot.
Detectives are working to determine the motive behind the shooting. While the investigation remains ongoing, early findings suggest this was an isolated incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or witnesses to come forward. Individuals can contact New Haven detectives directly at 203-946-6304 or provide anonymous tips through the department’s tip line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).
No further details are available at this time as police continue their investigation.
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.