Crime
Henderson Police Investigate Tragic Shooting Involving Two Children
Henderson, KY – The Henderson Police Department (HPD) is investigating a tragic shooting that resulted in the death of a 2-year-old child after being shot by another child inside a residence Friday morning.
According to authorities, the shooting occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. inside a home on Gary Street.
Preliminary investigations indicate that one child gained access to an unsecured firearm and accidentally discharged the weapon, striking the 2-year-old victim.
First responders arrived promptly and administered life-saving measures, but despite their efforts, the child succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
HPD officers have confiscated the firearm involved in the shooting, along with other evidence from the residence.
The circumstances surrounding how the firearm was accessed and whether any charges will be filed remain under investigation.
Authorities continue to urge gun owners to practice proper firearm storage, emphasizing the critical importance of keeping guns secured and out of the reach of children.
This heartbreaking incident has prompted discussions about firearm safety and responsible gun ownership within the community.
HPD has reiterated the importance of utilizing gun safes, trigger locks, and other safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.
No further details have been released at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.