Crime
Venezuelan Migrant Critically Injured in Shooting on 74th & Phillips in Chicago
Chicago, IL – A Venezuelan migrant is in critical condition following a shooting that occurred around 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024, near the intersection of 74th Street and Phillips Avenue.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the back and chest. Emergency responders rushed the individual to a nearby hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment. The injuries are described as life-threatening.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting involved five suspects firing from a gray sedan, which authorities believe may be either a Kia or Honda. The vehicle fled the scene immediately after the attack.
Detectives are working to identify the suspects and establish a motive for the shooting. The Chicago Police Department is reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and homes to gather more evidence about the vehicle and those involved.
Residents in the area are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or information related to this incident. Police have emphasized the importance of public cooperation in apprehending the suspects.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area Two Detectives at 312-747-8271 or submit an anonymous tip to CPD’s tip line.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Crime
Former Security Guard Jesse Figueroa Charged with Murder in Deadly Shooting at Spartan College in Inglewood
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — A former security guard has been formally charged in connection with a deadly workplace shooting that took place on May 2, 2025, at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40-year-old Jesse Figueroa faces charges of murder and attempted murder following the incident, which left one school administrator dead and another employee injured.
Authorities say the shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. inside an office on the campus located at 8911 Aviation Boulevard.
Figueroa, a former security guard employed at the college, allegedly entered the building wearing a security uniform and opened fire on two staff members.
One of the victims was identified as Dr. Cameisha Clark, the college’s Dean of Student Affairs.
Dr. Clark sustained critical injuries and was later pronounced dead.
The second victim, another staff member, survived the shooting but suffered significant injuries. Their condition has not been publicly disclosed.
Dr. Clark was a highly respected academic and administrator. A proud three-time alumna of Clark Atlanta University, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2011, a Master of Social Work in 2013, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2020.
During her undergraduate years, she served as a cheerleader from 2007 to 2010 and was crowned Miss Mays at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta during the 2006–2007 school year.
Following the shooting, law enforcement quickly identified Figueroa as the suspect due to his prior employment with the college.
Authorities also had a description of the vehicle he was driving.
That vehicle was later located in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood, where Figueroa was taken into custody without further incident.
Investigators have not released a clear motive behind the shooting, and the circumstances leading up to the act remain under investigation.
Figueroa is currently in custody and awaiting arraignment. He faces one count of murder, one count of attempted murder, and additional possible firearm-related charges.
The campus remains closed while authorities continue to process the scene and conduct interviews.
The Inglewood Police Department, along with the District Attorney’s Office, urges anyone with information about the case to come forward.
Dr. Cameisha Clark’s death is being mourned deeply by her students, colleagues, and alma mater, where she left a lasting legacy of leadership, compassion, and service.