Crime
Corey Williams Identified as Suspect in Abduction of 7-Year-Old Jamal White
MILWAUKEE, WI — A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the abduction of 7-year-old Jamal White, also known as “Baby J,” who was reported missing on July 11.
Authorities have identified the suspect as Corey Williams.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, Jamal was last seen around 7:00 p.m. near 61st and Hustis Streets.
Witnesses reported that the child was taken at gunpoint and forced into a white Jeep Renegade by a male suspect dressed in a black hoodie, black face mask, and armed with a handgun.
An Amber Alert was issued shortly after his disappearance.
Jamal was later located safely on the afternoon of Saturday near 39th and Lloyd Streets.
Police confirmed that Williams was found with the child at the time of his recovery.
The investigation remains active as police work to determine the full extent of Williams’ involvement and to identify any additional suspects.
Jamal was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.
He is described as 4 feet tall, weighing approximately 80 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with further information about the abduction is urged to contact Milwaukee Police District Four at 414-935-7242 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
CHICAGO — A 37-year-old Chicago photographer was fatally shot Sunday night in the West Pullman neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The victim was identified as Troy Hollingsworth, owner of PolaBear Red Filmz.
Police said Hollingsworth was seated inside his Nissan Maxima in the 100 block of East 118th Place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, when an unknown individual opened fire.
Hollingsworth was struck multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities confirmed.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Additional details have not been released as the investigation remains ongoing.