Crime
31-Year-Old Romeca Meeks Fatally Shot in Chicago Chinatown Neighborhood on West Cermak Road
CHICAGO — A woman fatally shot in the Chinatown neighborhood Monday morning has been identified by family members as 31-year-old Romeca Meeks.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers responded around 9:35 a.m. on September 8, 2025, to reports of a person shot near Cermak Road and State Street.
Upon arrival, officers located Meeks lying in the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to the chin and thigh.
She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
Investigators said the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between Meeks and another female individual, who told police she possessed a valid concealed carry license.
During the altercation, the woman allegedly produced a firearm and shot Meeks multiple times.
The suspect remained at the scene, where CPD officers recovered her weapon and took her into custody.
Family members shared that Meeks had just dropped her young son off at school and was on her way to work at the time of the incident.
Witnesses at the scene also alleged that the child’s father, identified as Carlos “Los” Way, who is reportedly subject to an active restraining order, appeared during the dispute and physically restrained Meeks in a headlock.
In those moments, the suspect allegedly opened fire, striking Meeks at close range.
Chicago Police confirmed Area Detectives are leading the investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to submit tips anonymously at CPDTIP.com or call the CPD 1st District at (312) 745-4290.
Meeks’ family has pleaded with the public to refrain from circulating videos of the aftermath of the shooting, urging respect and privacy during this time of grief.
Crime
Noe Santillan Rincon Accused of Inappropriately Touching 5-Year-Old Shot 14 Times, 18-Year-Old Alishon Torres Charged with Murder
An 18-year-old woman in Memphis, Tennessee, is facing a murder charge after police say she shot a man multiple times following allegations that he had inappropriately touched a young child.
According to the Memphis Police Department, officers responded shortly before 2:00 a.m. on February 26, 2026, to reports of a person lying in the roadway in the Willowview area of Memphis.
When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was later identified as Noe Santillan Rincon.
Investigators determined that Rincon had been shot approximately 14 times and was pronounced dead at the scene.
As detectives began investigating the case, they traced Rincon’s final movements.
According to police, he had been staying at a residence with a woman who told officers that he left the home around 1:00 a.m., stating he was going to a nearby store.
A short time later, the woman reported receiving calls from Rincon’s phone. The caller, however, was not Rincon. Police say the person using the phone was her 18-year-old daughter, Alishon Torres.
Authorities later located Torres and brought her in for questioning. During the investigation, detectives say Torres described events that allegedly led to the fatal shooting.
According to court documents, three to four weeks prior to the incident, a 5-year-old girl reported that Rincon had touched her inappropriately. Police say Torres later encountered Rincon in the Willowview area and asked to borrow his phone.
Investigators allege that Torres then confronted Rincon about the accusation. During the confrontation, police say she shot him multiple times while the two were inside a van.
After the shooting, authorities say Torres drove the vehicle to an abandoned house, where she allegedly attempted to repaint the van in an effort to conceal evidence. She later left the vehicle at a nearby apartment complex.
Police say that when Torres was taken into custody, a handgun fell from her purse, which she admitted was one of the weapons used in the shooting. According to investigators, she also told detectives she had sold or given away a second firearm after the incident.
Torres has since been charged with murder in connection with Rincon’s death.
The case remains under investigation as authorities continue gathering evidence and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The case has sparked significant debate online and within the community. While some argue that individuals should not take the law into their own hands, others have expressed strong emotions regarding the allegations that preceded the deadly confrontation.
Legal proceedings will ultimately determine the outcome of the case as it moves through the court system.