Crime
35-year-old Tyrone Booker shot to death while driving in Lawndale neighborhood
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and the investigation remains ongoing under the direction of Area Four detectives.
CHICAGO, IL – A 35-year-old man was shot and killed late Thursday night while driving through the Lawndale neighborhood on the city’s West Side, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The fatal shooting occurred just after 11:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of South Sawyer Avenue.
Authorities reported that the victim was traveling inside a vehicle when an unidentified individual on foot opened fire.
In an apparent attempt to escape the gunfire, the victim’s vehicle collided with two parked cars.
Emergency responders transported the victim to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased due to gunshot wounds to the torso and head.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified the victim as 35-year-old Tyrone Booker.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and the investigation remains ongoing under the direction of Area Four detectives.
Authorities have not yet provided additional details regarding the circumstances of the shooting or a potential motive.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-STOP.
MIAMI-DADE, FL — Law enforcement officials are responding to an active shooting situation at a warehouse in Southwest Miami-Dade that has left several individuals injured, authorities confirmed Thursday afternoon.
The incident unfolded around 1:00 p.m. in the 7300 block of Southwest 45th Street, near the Palmetto Expressway and Bird Road.
The warehouse complex, located in a busy industrial area, quickly became the focus of a major police operation.
According to preliminary reports, at least four individuals were shot during the incident.
The conditions of the victims have not been publicly disclosed at this time, and emergency medical personnel remain on site to provide aid and transport those injured to local hospitals as necessary.
A significant law enforcement response is underway, with the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office leading efforts to secure the location and apprehend the suspect.
Authorities believe the suspect may still be inside the warehouse, and tactical units are currently working to clear the premises.
Aerial footage from the scene captured images of heavily armed officers surrounding the building and escorting numerous individuals from the premises.
Several people could be seen exiting with their hands raised, complying with law enforcement commands as officers worked to ensure everyone’s safety.
The situation remains fluid and active, with law enforcement treating the scene as an ongoing threat.
Police are urging members of the public and nearby businesses to avoid the area and stay clear of roadways to allow emergency vehicles unimpeded access.
Investigators are currently working to determine the motive behind the shooting and to identify all those involved.
Updates will be provided as additional verified information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department or Crime Stoppers immediately.