Crime
24-year-old man killed after shooting on 75th Street and Eberhart Avenue in Chicago’s South Side
A 24-year-old man was fatally shot during an altercation in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood Monday night, according to Chicago police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The victim, identified as Dewine Jones, was involved in a verbal dispute with another man armed with a handgun.
The altercation occurred around 9:15 p.m. in the 7500 block of South Eberhart Avenue.
During the confrontation, the suspect shot Jones multiple times before fleeing the scene.
Jones, who lived on the same block where the incident occurred, was transported to Jackson Park Hospital by emergency responders.
Despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead at 10:18 p.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
The Chicago Police Department is actively investigating the case and urges anyone with information to come forward.
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city, and authorities are working diligently to bring the perpetrator to justice.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.