Crime
28-year-old Cordero shot and killed inside car in Garfield Park
Authorities have not yet taken any suspects into custody, and the investigation remains ongoing.
CHICAGO — A 28-year-old man was shot and killed Friday evening in the Garfield Park neighborhood on the city’s West Side, according to Chicago police.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:16 p.m. in the 3800 block of West Adams Street.
Police reported that the victim, identified as 28-year-old Cordero, was a passenger in a vehicle when he was struck by gunfire.
The man sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Authorities have not yet taken any suspects into custody, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are pursuing all available leads.
No further details were immediately available.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit tips anonymously through CPD’s tip line.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.