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.
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.
In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.
Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.
Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.
Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.
The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.
Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.