Crime
16-year-old Mekhi Rodriguez killed after being shot 9 times at Pullman home, 2 others injured
Chicago, IL – A shooting inside a home on the Far South Side of Chicago left a 16-year-old boy dead and two others injured on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
The incident occurred just after noon in the Pullman neighborhood, within the 13100 block of South Corliss Avenue in the Altgeld Gardens housing complex.
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire and discovered three teenage brothers suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the residence.
The deceased victim has been identified by his family as 16-year-old Mekhi Rodriguez, who sustained nine gunshot wounds to the torso and back.
Officers and paramedics performed CPR at the scene before transporting him to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
A 17-year-old boy, who was shot eight times, was rushed to Christ Medical Center in critical condition.
An 18-year-old man, suffering a gunshot wound to the arm, was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he is listed in good condition.
According to initial investigations, an altercation inside the apartment escalated, leading to multiple gunshots being fired. Chicago Police Department (CPD) officials confirmed that a person of interest—possibly the father of the victims—is in custody.
A firearm, along with several shell casings, was recovered from the scene.
Area Two Detectives are leading the homicide investigation, and authorities have not yet disclosed additional details.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com or contact the Chicago Police Department’s 5th (Calumet) District at (312) 747-8210.
The investigation remains active, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Crime
Two Killed, Two Suspects in Custody Following Shooting at 7-Eleven in Denver’s Clayton Neighborhood
Denver, CO – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of two individuals early Monday morning in Denver’s Clayton neighborhood. Two suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
According to Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas, the shooting occurred around midnight at a 7-Eleven convenience store located at 35th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, adjacent to the Park Hill Golf Course.
Preliminary reports indicate that two groups of adults arrived at the convenience store and became involved in a verbal altercation, which quickly escalated into gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim deceased at the scene in the parking lot. A second victim, who was transported to a nearby hospital, was later pronounced dead.
Chief Thomas stated that an officer who was in the vicinity at the time of the shooting heard the gunfire and immediately responded.
The officer encountered a suspect holding a firearm and discharged their weapon in response. However, the suspect managed to flee the scene.
It remains unclear whether the suspect was injured during the exchange of gunfire or if they fired at the officer. Fortunately, the officer was unharmed.
“Certainly, it’s a concern when you have an individual who is armed with a weapon and has no regard for public safety, engaging in gunfire in our community and also with police officers,” said Chief Thomas. “We do believe this was an isolated incident between the two groups involved.”
Initially, one suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
Hours later, at approximately 6:30 a.m., authorities confirmed that the second suspect who fled had been apprehended.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the suspects’ level of involvement and establish a clear motive for the shooting.
Denver police urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867. Tipsters may remain anonymous.