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.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.