Crime
Teen Shot Near Chicago Vocational High School
CHICAGO, IL – A 17-year-old male was shot Monday near Chicago Vocational Career Academy (CVS High School), located at 2100 E. 87th Street, prompting a large police response and an active investigation.
According to the Chicago Police Department, multiple 911 calls were received around the time of the incident reporting gunfire in the vicinity of 87th Street and Jeffery Boulevard, near Owens Park and adjacent to the school campus.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 17-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound.
The shooting is believed to have occurred outside the school grounds, though in close proximity to the building.
Emergency responders provided immediate aid at the scene, and the victim was transported to a local hospital. His condition has not yet been publicly released.
Chicago police have not confirmed whether the incident is directly related to school activity, and it remains unclear if the victim is a student at CVS High School.
Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and whether it stemmed from a targeted confrontation or another motive.
Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing potential witnesses. No arrests have been made as of this time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Chicago Crime Stoppers.
More information will be provided as the investigation develops.
DENVER, Colo. — Authorities and family members are urgently searching for 18-year-old Violet, who has been reported missing from Denver under life-threatening medical circumstances.
Her disappearance is being treated as a critical emergency rather than a runaway case, as she suffers from severe anorexia nervosa and dangerous heart complications that require immediate medical attention.
According to police, Violet was last seen around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, near Denver Union Station. Her case number is #25-571462.
Her mother described the situation as a race against time, saying her daughter’s health is rapidly deteriorating and that without medical intervention, her heart could fail without warning.
“This isn’t just a missing person case — it’s a fight to save my daughter’s life,” her mother said. “She needs help now, before it’s too late.”
- Name: Violet
- Age: 18
- Missing from: Denver, Colorado
- Date last seen: Sunday, October 19, 7:30 p.m.
- Last known location: Near Denver Union Station
- Height: 5’1”
- Weight: Approximately 100 lbs or less
- Hair: Long, brown, and wavy (to her waist)
- Eyes: Bluish-hazel
- Clothing: All black outfit with pink lettering, light pink North Face hat, pink running shoes
- Carried: Khaki backpack with pink key rings
- Name: Isaiah (last name unknown)
- Age: 19
- Description: White male, curly blonde hair
- Clothing: Black hoodie, black sweatpants, gray sweater underneath, green backpack
- Possible travel direction: May be hitchhiking or traveling by train toward California
- Note: Both individuals have reportedly discarded their cell phones, making tracking efforts difficult.
Violet has been officially listed as MISSING AND ENDANGERED, and authorities emphasize that her life is in immediate danger.
Law enforcement urges the public to remain vigilant.
If you see Violet or Isaiah, call 911 immediately.
Do not attempt to engage — simply report their location and any identifying details.
Every hour matters in this case. Violet is not just another missing person — she is a daughter, a friend, and a young woman who still has a chance to come home alive.
Please share this information widely and help bring Violet home safely.