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.
Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday night, leaving a 27-year-old man dead after being attacked by a group of individuals.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD) and sources close to the investigation, the victim, identified as Michael Arguy Hernandez Jr., was walking near the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue when he was ambushed by a group of four people.
During the attack, Hernandez sustained a stab wound to the chest and multiple stab wounds to his back around 9:00 p.m.
Despite his injuries, Hernandez managed to walk a short distance before collapsing at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, where responding emergency personnel found him.
He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A local resident, whose apartment overlooks the scene, reported hearing screams at the time of the attack but initially dismissed them, believing it to be teenagers making noise earlier in the evening.
Hernandez’s grieving family has since spoken out about their devastating loss, remembering him as a bright and compassionate young man who was deeply devoted to his family. His mother, in a heartfelt plea, described her son as someone with a passion for technology and video games, adding that “he loved his family above all else.”
The NYPD has confirmed that no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
A fundraiser has been organized to assist with Hernandez’s funeral expenses, with his family expressing gratitude for any support as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
“Justice will be served for my son,” his mother declared. “Heaven has gained an angel.”
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).