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.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.