Crime
Video shows moments 20-year-old Jessica Hendricks stabbed to death in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood
Chicago police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the early hours of December 27, 2024, in the 5300 block of West Chicago Avenue, in the Austin neighborhood on the city’s West Side.
At approximately 12:15 a.m., a 20-year-old woman, identified as Jessica Hendricks, was fatally injured during a confrontation with another 20-year-old woman outside a residence.
According to preliminary reports, Hendricks approached the other woman, leading to a physical altercation.
Both women sustained injuries from a sharp object during the altercation.
Hendricks was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased from her injuries.
The second woman involved suffered multiple lacerations to her arm and was taken to West Suburban Hospital in stable condition.
She was later placed into police custody.
Area Four detectives are actively investigating the incident.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive for the altercation or further details regarding the circumstances leading to the fatal encounter.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Area Four detectives or submit anonymous tips via Chicago Police Department’s tip lines.
This tragic event underscores the importance of community vigilance and cooperation in ensuring public safety. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.