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.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.