Crime
12-Year-Old Dalilah Batay Fatally Shot in Chicago
Authorities have confirmed that no suspects are currently in custody.
Chicago, IL – Authorities have identified 12-year-old Dalilah Batay as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday night, February 9, 2025, in Chicago’s South Side.
At approximately 9:30 p.m., officers from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) responded to reports of a person shot near 92nd Street and Harper Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Dalilah suffering from a gunshot wound to the face.
Emergency responders rushed her to Comer Children’s Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
As of now, CPD has not released details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, and investigators continue to gather information.
Authorities have confirmed that no suspects are currently in custody, and Area Two Detectives are actively pursuing leads.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact Chicago Police’s 22nd District at (312) 745-0570 or submit anonymous tips through CPDTIP.com.
Dalilah Batay was just weeks away from celebrating her 13th birthday.
Instead of planning a birthday party, her family is now preparing for a funeral—a devastating reality that underscores the ongoing crisis of senseless gun violence plaguing the city.
Dalilah should have been in school today, laughing with her friends and looking forward to her teenage years. Instead, another young life has been tragically lost.
As the community mourns this heartbreaking loss, the question remains: How many more children must be buried before real change is made?
This tragedy serves as yet another painful reminder of the urgent need to address gun violence and ensure the safety of our children and neighborhoods.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to come forward. Your tip could help bring justice to Dalilah and closure to her grieving family.
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.