Crime
Heavy Police Response Following Reports of Gunfire in Seaford, Delaware
Authorities are investigating reports of a shooting incident in Seaford, Delaware, on Tuesday evening, following multiple calls from residents who reported hearing a series of gunshots.
According to initial reports, at least 13 gunshots were heard in the area, prompting an urgent response from law enforcement.
Police units and emergency personnel were observed rapidly deploying southbound from Bridgeville and Greenwood, with several units believed to have originated from the Delaware State Police Troop located in Bridgeville.
Multiple patrol vehicles and paramedics converged on the scene in Seaford, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
At this time, it is unclear if there are any injuries or arrests associated with the reported gunfire.
Authorities have not yet released official details regarding the circumstances of the incident or a possible suspect.
The investigation remains active, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Delaware State Police or provide tips anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers.
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.