Crime
Reports of shooting at Chez Paree Apartments in Hazelwood
HAZELWOOD, Mo. — A heavy police presence has been reported at the Chez Paree Apartments in Hazelwood, amid unconfirmed reports of a possible shooting incident.
Authorities responded to the apartment complex earlier this evening, and multiple law enforcement units were observed on the scene.
While details remain limited, preliminary information suggests the police activity may be connected to a recent shooting.
Officials have not yet released specific information regarding potential victims, suspects, or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The situation is currently active, and investigators remain at the location conducting inquiries.
Residents are urged to avoid the area while police continue their response.
Additional updates will be provided as soon as confirmed details become available.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hazelwood Police Department or submit anonymous tips through local Crime Stoppers services.
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.