Crime
11-Year-Old Injured in Rush Hour Shooting Following Traffic Dispute on Chicago’s West Side
An 11-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Friday morning on Chicago’s West Side following a minor traffic collision during rush hour.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident occurred just before 8:30 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Western Avenue in the West Town neighborhood. Two vehicles were involved in a minor traffic crash.
As one driver exited their vehicle to exchange information, the other driver reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire on the other vehicle.
Amid the gunfire, an 11-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the vehicle being fired upon, was struck in the hand by a bullet. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was reported to be in good condition.
The shooter fled the scene in an unknown direction following the incident. Authorities have not released a description of the suspect or the vehicle at this time.
Chicago police are actively investigating the shooting. They urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Area Five Detectives at 312-746-6554 or to call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted via CPDtip.com. Law enforcement is seeking assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect.
This incident highlights the dangers of escalating violence and road rage incidents during peak traffic hours. Community members are encouraged to come forward with any relevant details that could aid in resolving the case.
Jackson, Miss. – Authorities are investigating a violent assault and attempted robbery that took place in the stadium parking lot of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).
The incident occurred as the victim, identified as Morgan McGuire, was leaving work.
McGuire reported that she was approached by a stranger who initially demanded money.
However, despite her verbal and physical attempts to surrender her purse, the attacker ignored her offer and proceeded to assault her.
“He asked for my money, so I verbally and physically offered him my purse, but he ignored me. He threw me to the ground and kept beating me,” McGuire recalled.
During the assault, she was punched, choked, and thrown to the ground while her attacker repeatedly threatened to shoot her.
Although the suspect demanded her purse, McGuire noted that the attack did not appear to be motivated by robbery alone.
The assault only ended when a passerby intervened, which McGuire described as occurring “after what felt like forever.”
UMMC confirmed that the UMMC Police Department, in coordination with Capitol Police, is actively investigating the attack.
“We take seriously the safety of everyone on our campus and will continue to work with our partners, including Capitol Police and other law enforcement, to uphold this commitment,” UMMC stated.
Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect, and it remains unclear whether any arrests have been made.
Officials urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.