Crime
Tiara Lee-Roberts Charged with Murder in Fatal CTA Red Line Platform Shooting
Chicago, IL – A 28-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting on the CTA Red Line platform at 69th Street Station, according to Chicago police.
Authorities say the suspect, Tiara Lee-Roberts, was involved in an argument with 30-year-old Kamari McMillen on the station platform around 9:46 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.
During the dispute, Lee-Roberts allegedly drew a firearm and shot McMillen once in the neck before fleeing the scene.
McMillen, who had just left a family dinner and was heading home, was critically wounded.
Emergency responders transported her to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
A single bullet shell casing was recovered at the scene, and disturbing video footage has surfaced, showing the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
The Chicago Police Department’s Area One detectives launched an investigation and worked to track down the suspect.
On Thursday, March 21, authorities formally charged Tiara Lee-Roberts with murder in connection with McMillen’s death.
At this time, police have not disclosed the motive behind the argument or whether the two women had any prior relationship.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to gather further details about the incident.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers.
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.