Crime
Video: Woman Fatally Shot at 79th & Bennett in Chicago, Leaves Behind Six Children
No suspects are currently in custody.
Chicago, IL – The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified 29-year-old Jamia Taylor, also known as “Mya”, as the victim of a fatal shooting early Sunday morning.
On February 9, 2025, at approximately 5:25 a.m., Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers responded to multiple reports of a woman shot near 79th Street and Bennett Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Taylor unresponsive in the middle of the street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and body.
Emergency responders rushed her to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Taylor had been attending a party or gathering to celebrate her birthday when she was approached by an unknown assailant, who opened fire before fleeing the scene.
No suspects are currently in custody.
The CPD’s Area 4 Detectives are actively investigating this homicide. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward by:
- Submitting an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.COM
- Calling the Chicago Police Department’s 4th District at (312) 747-8205
Taylor, a mother of six, leaves behind her young children and a grieving family.
The community is asked to honor their wishes and keep Taylor’s loved ones in thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
This remains an ongoing investigation, and additional details will be provided as they become available.
Houston, TX – March 13, 2025 – A Houston man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife inside their home, while the victim’s family is seeking help in locating her missing dogs.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a residence on Emma Forest Street early March 12, 2025, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers encountered 34-year-old Chance Zane Chavez, who was reportedly covered in blood.
Officers secured Chavez and proceeded to search the home, where they discovered the lifeless body of his wife, 32-year-old Kristen Chavez, inside a bedroom.
She had suffered blunt force trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, HPD detectives arrested Chance Zane Chavez and formally charged him with murder.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive, and the case remains under investigation.
In addition to seeking justice for Kristen, her family is searching for her missing dogs, which were not found at the residence.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement.
The Houston Police Department urges anyone with additional details related to the case to come forward.