Crime
Mariah Ivy Died One Day After Jumping from Third-Floor Window During Home Invasion in South Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – A woman has died from injuries sustained after jumping from a third-floor apartment window during a violent home invasion in South Chicago.
The incident occurred on Saturday, March 16, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., when a 21-year-old man and 20-year-old Mariah Ivy were inside an apartment located in the 8000 block of South Manistee Avenue.
According to police, an unidentified suspect forced entry into the residence and opened fire at both individuals.
In a desperate attempt to escape, Ivy and the male victim jumped from a third-story window.
Ivy suffered severe blunt force trauma to her body and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Despite medical intervention, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead on Monday, March 18, 2025.
The male victim sustained serious injuries to both legs and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he remains in serious condition.
No suspects are currently in custody.
Chicago Police Department detectives are actively investigating the case.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this fatal home invasion to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted at CPDTip.com.
NEWTON COUNTY, GA – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon at Denny Dobbs Park.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) confirmed that an 18-year-old male, identified as Justin, succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained during the incident.
The shooting took place between approximately 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. at the park, which was a gathering location for students participating in Senior Skip Day.
Reports indicate that students from two Rockdale County schools and one Newton County school had initially met at a park in Rockdale before relocating to Denny Dobbs Park.
It is unclear at this time whether the victim was a student.
The NCSO has not yet identified any suspects or determined a motive for the shooting. The case is now being treated as a homicide.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing first responders assisting potential victims, but the full scope of the incident remains under investigation.
As a precautionary measure, nearby Oak Hill Elementary School was placed on lockdown following the shooting.
The lockdown was lifted later in the evening, and students in the after-school academic program were dismissed at 6:00 p.m.
Authorities have assured the public that this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The investigation remains active, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.