Crime
Austin Neighborhood Stabbing: 20-year-old Kimari Tousant charged with the murder of Jessica Flagg
She is currently being held without bond and is scheduled for a detention hearing at 2600 S. California on December 29, 2024.
The Chicago Police Department has charged 20-year-old Kimari Tousant, a resident of the 5300 block of W. Chicago Avenue, with the first-degree murder of Jessica Hendricks.
Tousant is also facing a felony count of murder with a strong probability of causing death or injury.
The charges stem from a fatal stabbing incident that occurred in the early hours of December 27, 2024, in the 5300 block of W. Chicago Avenue, located in the Austin neighborhood on Chicagoโs West Side.
According to investigators, the fatal confrontation began at approximately 12:15 a.m. when Jessica Hendricks, 20, approached Kimari Tousant outside a residence.
Preliminary reports indicate that a verbal exchange escalated into a physical altercation during which both women sustained injuries inflicted by a sharp object.
Hendricks was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead as a result of her injuries. Tousant, who sustained multiple lacerations to her arm, was treated at West Suburban Hospital and subsequently taken into police custody.
Tousant was arrested at approximately 3:14 a.m. on December 27, 2024, at a location near the site of the incident.
She was formally charged with:
- One (1) felony count of Murder โ First Degree
- One (1) felony count of Murder โ Strong Probability of Death/Injury
She is currently being held without bond and is scheduled for a detention hearing at 2600 S. California on December 29, 2024.
Area Four detectives are leading the investigation, working to determine the motive and uncover additional details surrounding the fatal altercation. Authorities have not yet disclosed any further information regarding the events that led to the confrontation.
The Chicago Police Department encourages anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, using the P3 Tips mobile application, or visiting P3tips.com.
This tragic incident highlights the need for community vigilance and cooperation in ensuring the safety of all residents. The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be shared as they become available.
The Chicago Police Department extends its condolences to the family of Jessica Hendricks and reaffirms its commitment to delivering justice. Community members are urged to assist in any way possible as detectives work diligently to resolve this case.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ 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.