Crime
Woman Fatally Shot in Grand Crossing, Suspect in Custody
Chicago, IL – A 35-year-old woman, identified as Crystal Carter, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of February 23, 2025, in the 7600 block of South Ingleside Avenue, located in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on the city’s South Side.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers responded to a well-being check at an apartment in the area.
Upon arrival, they discovered Carter unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
A male suspect was taken into custody at the location.
Officers also recovered a handgun in connection with the incident.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity or potential charges.
The CPD continues to investigate, and anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement.
Crime
Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Targeted Shooting Near Columbia Mall – Suspect in Custody
Columbia, MD – A teenage boy was killed, and another remains in critical condition following a targeted shooting near The Mall in Columbia on Saturday evening.
According to Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der, the shooting did not occur inside the mall but took place in the vicinity of the Lidl grocery store and a bus stop on Little Patuxent Parkway.
Mall operations were unaffected and proceeded as normal, closing at 8 p.m.
Authorities have arrested 18-year-old Emmetson Zeah of Columbia in connection with the double shooting.
Zeah has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and other related offenses.
The incident occurred on February 22 at approximately 5:52 p.m. when police responded to reports of gunfire in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as 16-year-old Michael Robertson, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, 15-year-old Blake McCray, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted attack; however, the motive remains unclear.
During a search of Zeah’s residence, authorities recovered the firearm used in the crime as well as the clothing he allegedly wore during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.