Crime
Perry County Man Charged with Criminal Homicide Following Fatal Shooting Over Dispute
Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems has confirmed that Anthony Boberg has been charged with criminal homicide in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Boberg is currently being held without bond at the Perry County Jail as the investigation continues.
According to Sheriff Weems, the incident took place on Meditation Lane, in the southern portion of Perry County.
The fatal shooting stemmed from a dispute between neighbors regarding dogs, ultimately resulting in the death of a 45-year-old male.
Following the incident, Sheriff Weems contacted the District Attorney’s Office and requested the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to lead the inquiry into the shooting.
Perry County Sheriff’s Deputies took Boberg into custody at the scene without further incident.
At this time, authorities have not released the name of the victim, and further details remain limited due to the ongoing investigation.
Boberg’s booking information confirms that he has been formally charged with criminal homicide.
No bond has been set for his release.
Law enforcement officials urge the public to refrain from speculation as investigators continue gathering evidence.
Anyone with additional information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) or the Perry County Sheriff’s Office.
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.