Crime
Shooting and Crash Incident at Washington & Laramie Leaves One Dead
CHICAGO, IL – A tragic series of events unfolded in the early hours when a 30-year-old man was fatally shot near the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Laramie Avenue.
The victim, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and lower extremities, was in a silver Jeep when the incident occurred. The shooting took place in an alley near the location.
Following the shooting, a female driver, described as wearing a black coat and blue jeans, attempted to rush the victim to the hospital. While en route, the vehicle crashed near Flournoy Street and Laramie Avenue, close to the I-290 expressway ramp.
After the collision, the female driver abandoned the vehicle and fled eastbound on Flournoy Street on foot. Authorities are currently searching for the driver, who remains unidentified at this time.
Despite efforts to save him, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene due to the severity of his injuries.
The Chicago Police Department is actively investigating the shooting and subsequent crash. The alley where the shooting occurred has been cordoned off as a crime scene, and detectives are working to gather evidence and identify the perpetrator(s).
Anyone with information regarding the shooting, the crash, or the fleeing individual is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.