Crime
26-year-old Jailene Cepeda found shot to death in Humboldt Park
CHICAGO — A young woman was fatally shot in the early morning hours Saturday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the city’s West Side, authorities confirmed.
The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Jailene Cepeda.
According to Chicago police, officers responded at approximately 2:45 a.m. on September 13, 2025, to reports of a person shot in the 1700 block of North Kimball Avenue, near the Logan Square area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Cepeda unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound to the head.
She was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased a short time later.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Area Five detectives have launched an investigation and are actively seeking leads.
Police have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the incident or a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line to assist in the ongoing investigation.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.