Crime
At least 1 dead, another injured after shooting on S Cicero Ave & W Roosevelt Rd in Chicago
At least Three Vehicles Crashed Following Gunfire
A multi-victim shooting occurred at the intersection of West Roosevelt Road and South Cicero Avenue, prompting an EMS Plan 1 response to the scene.
Law enforcement is currently on the scene of an incident where two individuals have been confirmed shot. The gunfire was followed by a three-vehicle collision, further escalating the situation.
One of the victims has unfortunately been pronounced dead.
Police received multiple 911 calls reporting the shooting, with witnesses stating that at least one individual was lying in the street. Reports from the scene indicate that as many as 15 gunshots were heard during the incident.
Police have discovered shell casings, including rifle casings, inside a vehicle involved in the shooting.
Chicago Fire Department paramedics and other first responders quickly arrived at the scene to provide critical medical assistance.
Victims were triaged and transported to nearby trauma centers for further treatment.
According to information from police scanners, a shooting occurred in Chicago’s 15th District following what appeared to be a car crash. The incident involved multiple victims, including one female and at least one male.
According to witness accounts, the suspected vehicle involved in the shooting was described as a white sedan with heavy window tint, believed to be a newer model Nissan Altima. Witnesses also reported seeing at least three male individuals inside the vehicle, all wearing ski masks.
The conditions of those injured have not yet been confirmed, but authorities are working to gather more details.
The Chicago Police Department has initiated an investigation into the shooting. Detectives are currently working to establish the sequence of events and determine a motive.
Police are also conducting interviews with witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from the area to identify any suspects involved.
Residents and commuters in the area are advised to exercise caution as law enforcement continues to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Traffic disruptions may occur as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line at 1-800-535-STOP. Community assistance is crucial to ensuring those responsible are brought to justice.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available.
Crime
34-year-old Augusta Fireman Spencer Johnson charged in accidental shooting of his 3-year-old son in Harlem
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
A Columbia County father, Spencer Allen Johnson, 34, of Harlem, Georgia, has been charged with child cruelty after his 3-year-old son, Evan Johnson, accidentally shot himself in the shoulder with an unsecured firearm.
According to authorities, the incident occurred Thursday night when the child accessed an unsecured firearm in his father’s bedroom.
The young boy, left unsupervised, discharged the weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Fortunately, the child is expected to make a full recovery.
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
He faces charges of child cruelty stemming from criminal negligence, which authorities allege caused “excessive physical pain” to his son through neglectful supervision. He is currently being held at the Columbia County Detention Center with bond set at $10,100.
The Harlem Police Department did not initially release information about the shooting. However, as rumors of the incident spread on social media, the situation was later confirmed by both WGAC’s Austin Rhodes and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office late Friday evening.
Early Saturday morning, Harlem Police Chief issued a statement on the department’s Facebook page, stating that the case remains under investigation as new details emerge.
The Chief’s statement suggests that the full circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being determined.
In his booking photo, Johnson is seen wearing an anti-suicide smock, a standard precautionary measure taken in some detention facilities.
The incident has sparked discussions about gun safety and parental responsibility. Authorities are expected to release further information as the investigation unfolds.
Meanwhile, the Columbia County community remains concerned about ensuring proper firearm storage to prevent similar tragedies.