Crime
Community Gathers to Honor 13-Year-Old Shooting Victim in Spokane
No arrests have been made.
Spokane, WA – A memorial service was held Saturday night to honor the life of 13-year-old Gavin Looper, who was tragically shot and killed early that morning.
The emotional service drew dozens of community members, friends, and family who came together for a candlelight vigil and balloon release in memory of the young teen.
The fatal shooting occurred near the intersection of Heroy Avenue and Regal Street.
According to authorities, Gavin was transported to a nearby hospital following the shooting but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
Neighbors in the area reported hearing at least five to six gunshots during the incident.
As of Sunday afternoon, investigators have not released any additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and no arrests have been made.
The Spokane Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact Crime Check at 509-456-2233, referencing case number 2025-20016661.
The tragic loss of Gavin Rogers has deeply impacted the Spokane community, with many expressing their condolences and support for the grieving family. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.