Crime
37-Year-Old Asia Rayne Killed in Racine Crossfire Shooting
RACINE, WI – A 37-year-old woman, identified as Asia Rayne, was tragically shot and killed early Tuesday morning during a shootout near a nightclub in Racine, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of 11th Street and Washington Avenue, not far from a local club.
According to the Racine Police Department, Rayne was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of at least two individuals exchanging gunfire.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a large, active crime scene spanning multiple areas along Washington Avenue.
Investigators recovered numerous shell casings, observed several vehicles damaged by gunfire, and placed dozens of evidence markers across the area.
Rayne, described by loved ones as a devoted mother, leaves behind a 6-year-old daughter.
Authorities have not released information about what may have led to the gunfire, and no arrests have been made as of Tuesday afternoon.
The Racine Police Department Investigations Unit is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
- Contact Investigators: 262-635-7756
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This remains an ongoing investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.