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.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.