Crime
26-year-old Danielle Aguirre Killed in Berwyn Shooting, Suspect in Custody
BERWYN, IL — A tragic act of gun violence claimed the life of a 26-year-old woman, identified as Danielle Aguirre, and left another individual critically injured following a double shooting in Berwyn on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
A suspect has since been apprehended in connection with the incident.
At approximately 1:08 p.m., Berwyn Police responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located two victims, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victims were transported to a nearby hospital, where Danielle Aguirre was later pronounced dead.
The second victim remains in critical condition.
As part of the investigation, the Berwyn Police Department requested the assistance of the West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force (W.E.S.T.A.F.) to aid in the ongoing inquiry.
Following a swift preliminary investigation, police were able to identify a male suspect.
He was located at approximately 3:40 p.m. in Hillside, Illinois, where he was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berwyn Police Department for further questioning.
Authorities believe the incident was isolated and stemmed from a domestic dispute, and have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information or video surveillance footage related to this case is encouraged to contact the Berwyn Police Department’s Crime Tip Hotline at 708-749-6564. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.