Crime
23-year-old Julian Williams killed after shooting in South Shore, Chicago police say
A 23-year-old woman was also injured in the shooting, suffering gunshot wounds to her face and neck.
Chicago, IL – A fatal shooting early Saturday morning on the city’s South Side has left one man dead and a woman critically injured, according to Chicago police.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:36 a.m. inside a residence in the 1700 block of East 67th Street.
Police report that 23-year-old Julian Williams sustained gunshot wounds to his chest and abdomen.
Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, but despite their efforts, Williams was pronounced dead.
A 23-year-old woman was also injured in the shooting, suffering gunshot wounds to her face and neck.
She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and her identity has not yet been released.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Chicago Police Department’s Area One detectives are actively investigating the case.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them as the investigation continues.
Crime
Chico Police Fatally Shoot Suspect Michael Oxley Following Weekend Attack on Local Barber George Ramirez III
The Butte County District Attorney’s Office and the Butte County Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol Team are actively investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Chico.
The incident took place at The Post, an off-campus student housing complex on Nord Avenue, where members of the Chico Police SWAT team engaged 43-year-old Michael Oxley, a suspect in a Friday night shooting.
According to District Attorney Mike Ramsey, the situation began Friday evening when Oxley allegedly shot 43-year-old George Ramirez III, a well-known downtown Chico barber, in the parking lot of the Chico Farmer’s Market on Flume Street.
Ramirez was sitting in his vehicle when an assailant approached from behind and fired multiple rounds through the closed driver’s side window, striking him in the head, neck, and shoulder.
He was transported to an out-of-area hospital, where he underwent extensive surgery and remains in critical condition.
Following an overnight investigation, Chico Police identified Oxley as the primary suspect. Authorities determined that he was staying at The Post as an Airbnb resident, not as a student.
A warrant for his arrest was obtained through the District Attorney’s Office and a local judge.
Officers attempted to take Oxley into custody around 6 p.m. on Saturday, but he barricaded himself inside his apartment, prompting a lockdown of the housing complex.
The situation escalated when Oxley fled to the parking structure, where SWAT officers contained him on a ramp between the fourth and fifth floors.
Authorities reported that Oxley was crouching with a pistol equipped with an extended magazine.
Despite two hours of negotiation urging him to surrender, Oxley stood up and opened fire at officers.
In response, six members of the Chico Police SWAT team returned fire, fatally wounding him. The shooting occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 2.
The Butte County Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol Team launched an immediate investigation following the incident.
The six involved officers have been placed on administrative leave, per standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.
Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the case, including the suspect’s motive and the sequence of events leading up to the fatal encounter.
Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.