Crime
26-year-old Dejah Manning shot and killed during verbal altercation in Altgeld Gardens
CHICAGO, Ill. — A woman was fatally shot Sunday evening during a verbal altercation in the Altgeld Gardens neighborhood on the city’s Far South Side.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident occurred just before 7:30 p.m. on August 31, 2025, in front of a residence in the 13200 block of South Ellis Avenue.
The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Dejah Manning, a young mother.
Police said Manning was involved in an argument with another woman when the confrontation escalated and the offender opened fire, striking Manning.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are actively searching for the female suspect, who fled following the shooting.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the suspect’s identity or possible motive.
Community members with information about the incident are urged to submit tips anonymously at cpdtip.com.
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning during a domestic altercation at an apartment on Mel Smith Road, located in an unincorporated area outside New Albany.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received the initial emergency call at approximately 5:39 a.m. on November 15, 2025, reporting a disturbance involving family members.
While officers were en route, additional information indicated that shots had been fired inside the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered a domestic situation involving a mother and her two adult sons.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began administering medical aid to one of the men who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The second male remained at the location and cooperated fully with responding officers.
The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital; however, he later died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives with the Floyd County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have taken over the case and processed the scene for evidence.
Early findings suggest the shooting may have occurred in self-defense, though officials emphasize that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities state that additional updates will be released as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
The case remains active.