Crime
Two Women Killed, One Critically Injured in South Shore Alleyway Shooting
The third victim, who sustained gunshot wounds to the face and chest, was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition.
In the early hours of Tuesday, January 28, 2025, a tragic shooting in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood left two women dead and a third critically wounded.
The incident occurred in an alley in the 7700 block of South Oglesby Avenue on the city’s South Side.
Shortly before 5 a.m., Chicago Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered three women suffering from gunshot wounds in the alley.
Two of the women, both shot in the head, were pronounced dead at the scene. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to release their identities.
The third victim, who sustained gunshot wounds to the face and chest, was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition.
Authorities believe the victims were all between the ages of 20 and 30. There were no additional injuries reported.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and police have not yet identified any suspects. It is also unknown how many individuals may have been involved in the incident.
Area Two detectives are leading the investigation. Law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously at cpdtip.com or by calling 833-408-0069.
The South Shore community has been shaken by this violent act, which highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city.
Local residents are being asked to remain vigilant and assist investigators with any relevant details that could help bring the perpetrator(s) to justice.
As police work to determine the motive and sequence of events, city officials and community leaders are encouraging residents to use available resources, including violence prevention programs and neighborhood watch initiatives, to foster safety and unity in the area.
Further updates on the investigation will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.