Crime
Two Dead in Apparent Domestic Shooting in North Lawndale
CHICAGO, IL – Tragedy struck the North Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side early Thursday morning, as a domestic incident ended in the deaths of two individuals.
Chicago police confirmed that 42-year-old Tanisha Weeks was fatally shot in the 4100 block of West Grenshaw Street. The incident occurred around 7:35 a.m., and tragically, Weeks was killed in front of her child.
A 35-year-old male, whose identity has not yet been released, is believed to have turned the weapon on himself immediately after the shooting.
Responding officers found both individuals unresponsive, each with gunshot wounds to the head. Emergency responders transported them to Mount Sinai Hospital, where both were pronounced deceased.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the incident was domestic in nature.
The North Lawndale community is reeling from the incident, particularly as a child witnessed the violence. Local organizations and crisis teams are being mobilized to provide support to the child and others affected by the tragedy.
“This is a devastating situation,” said a community advocate. “It highlights the urgent need for addressing domestic violence and ensuring resources are available for families in crisis.”
The Chicago Police Department’s Area 4 detectives are leading the investigation. Officials are working to gather more details about the relationship between the two individuals and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Further updates will be shared as additional information becomes available. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact Chicago Police or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please seek help immediately. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) is investigating a series of shootings that occurred Wednesday night in Pahokee, culminating in a deputy-involved shooting.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, and PBSO’s Violent Crimes Division are conducting parallel and joint reviews of the incident.
According to authorities, the violence began on Wednesday, February 25, at approximately 10:12 p.m., when 44-year-old Charles McCloud Jr. allegedly initiated a series of shootings at multiple locations throughout Pahokee over a roughly 40-minute span.
First Shooting – 171 Booker Place (10:12 p.m.)
McCloud allegedly shot two adult males at a residence located at 171 Booker Place.
Both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Second Shooting – 8700 Block of Doveland Drive
Shortly afterward, multiple gunshots were reported in the 8700 block of Doveland Drive.
Although several rounds were fired, authorities confirmed that no individuals were struck during this incident.
Third Shooting – 750 Belle Glade Road
The third shooting occurred at a convenience store located at 750 Belle Glade Road.
An adult male was shot during this incident and transported for medical treatment. Officials report the victim is expected to survive.
While responding to the reported gunfire on Doveland Drive and conducting a preliminary investigation, a PBSO deputy was securing the area with crime scene tape when McCloud allegedly drove a black GMC SUV directly at the deputy.
Authorities state that McCloud struck the deputy with the vehicle, pushing him approximately 40 feet. After exiting the SUV armed with a firearm, McCloud allegedly attempted to shoot the injured deputy.
In response, the deputy discharged his service weapon, striking McCloud. A second PBSO deputy also discharged his firearm during the encounter. McCloud was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The injured deputy sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
According to PBSO, Charles McCloud Jr. had an extensive criminal history, including prior charges for Riot, Resisting an Officer with Violence, Armed Robbery, Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Narcotics Equipment/Possession, and Escape or Attempted Escape from a county facility.
In accordance with standard agency policy, the deputy involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
The FDLE, the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, and PBSO’s Violent Crimes Division continue to actively investigate all aspects of the shootings, including the deputy-involved use of force.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.