Crime
19-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Lockhart City Park
Lockhart, TX – Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of another teenager at City Park in Lockhart early Friday morning.
According to the Lockhart Police Department, Aaron Jose Lopez, 19, has been charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of Michael Glasscock, 19.
Police responded to the park on East City Park Road around 2 a.m. after receiving information about a deceased individual.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Glasscock’s body with apparent gunshot wounds.
Following an initial investigation, authorities developed probable cause to arrest Lopez, who was later taken into custody and formally charged.
Officials confirmed that the scene has been processed, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Texas Rangers and the Caldwell County District Attorney’s Office assisted in the investigation, which remains active.
This incident marks Lockhart’s first homicide of 2025.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Emerald Pretty, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.