Crime
35-Year-Old Nathaniel Jefferson Fatally Shot 28 Times While Sitting in Parked Car in South Austin, Chicago
CHICAGO – A man was killed Monday afternoon in a shooting in the city’s South Austin neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
The incident occurred at approximately 3:09 p.m. in the 5500 block of West Lake Street.
Police said the victim, identified as Nathaniel Jefferson, 35, was sitting inside a parked vehicle when another vehicle approached.
An individual then opened fire, striking Jefferson multiple times.
Authorities confirmed Jefferson sustained 28 gunshot wounds to the body.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
No arrests have been announced, and investigators have not released details regarding a possible motive.
The CPD Area Four detectives are leading the investigation.
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.