Crime
18-year-old woman dead, 38-year-old man injured inside vehicle in South Loop
Chicago police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday night in the city’s South Loop neighborhood, leaving an 18-year-old woman dead and a 38-year-old man injured.
According to authorities, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of East 21st Street shortly before midnight. Upon arrival, they discovered two gunshot victims inside a vehicle.
A witness informed police that the victims had been targeted by gunfire from another moving vehicle, though no suspect description has been released at this time.
Police confirmed that 18-year-old Deshaunte suffered two gunshot wounds to the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, a 38-year-old man, sustained a gunshot wound to the hand.
He was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he is reported to be in good condition.
No additional injuries were reported in the incident.
Detectives from Area Three are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. At this time, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not disclosed any possible motive.
Police urge anyone with information to contact Chicago Police Department or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.
This remains a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.