Crime
16-year-old Harmony Mitchell killed after shooting in Chicago Washington Park neighborhood
Chicago authorities have identified 16-year-old Harmony Mitchell as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this week in the Washington Park neighborhood.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed her identity following her death on Saturday evening, October 4, 2025, after two days on life support.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers responded to multiple calls reporting a gunshot inside a residential building near 56th Street and Michigan Avenue around 7:09 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Initial reports suggested the possibility of a self-inflicted gunshot; however, upon arrival, officers found Harmony inside a bedroom with a gunshot wound to the chin.
The teen was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital, where she was placed on a ventilator in the intensive care unit in critical condition.
Despite the efforts of medical staff, Harmony succumbed to her injuries on Saturday evening.
Detectives are treating the case as a possible accidental shooting, though police have stated they do not believe Harmony shot herself.
A firearm was later recovered in an alley behind the residence, while investigators found a shell casing and a trail of blood inside the apartment.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously at CPDTip.com, or by contacting the Chicago Police Department’s 2nd District at (312) 747-8366.
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.