Crime
18-year-old Jordyn Campbell killed in fatal west Charlotte shooting
Campbell was a local rapper with strong ties to the Charlotte community.
An 18-year-old man, identified as Jordyn Decedric Campbell, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning in west Charlotte, according to Medic and local authorities.
The shooting occurred around 12:50 a.m. in the 3200 block of Nobles Avenue, a residential area near West Boulevard and close to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Emergency crews responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Campbell suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite efforts to save him, Campbell was pronounced dead at the scene.
Campbell was a local rapper with strong ties to the Charlotte community. His untimely death has left family, friends, and supporters mourning his loss.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has launched an active investigation into the incident. Authorities have not released any information about potential suspects or motives in the case.
Investigators are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or directly to CMPD at 704-432-TIPS.
This senseless act of violence highlights the devastating impact of gun-related crimes in our communities. Police continue to work diligently to bring justice to the Campbell family.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.