Crime
Two female suspects in custody after shooting at Walmart in Evergreen Park
CHICAGO, Ill. — Two people were shot Wednesday afternoon during a violent incident at the Walmart Supercenter located in the 2500 block of West 95th Street, prompting a large police response and temporary closure of the store, authorities confirmed.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire at the busy retail location shortly after 2 p.m.
Upon arrival, police found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
A 23-year-old man, believed to have been the intended target, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to Christ Hospital in an unknown condition.
A 70-year-old woman, who police said was an innocent bystander, was struck in the foot and taken to a nearby hospital in good condition.
Following the shooting, investigators quickly developed information on a suspect vehicle — a Hyundai — that fled the scene.
Using tracking technology, CPD units located and stopped the vehicle near 67th and Peoria after it was traced from the area of 79th and Cottage Grove Avenue.
Two female suspects were taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the Walmart and interviewing employees and witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police have not yet confirmed a motive or whether additional suspects are being sought.
The scene showed a significant police presence, with crime scene tape blocking the main entrance to the store as officers processed evidence.
It remains unclear how long the Walmart will remain closed while the investigation continues.
Authorities have not released further information at this time.
Crime
Two Children, Ages 9 and 10, Charged in Brutal Assault and Attempted Murder of 5-Year-Old A’Marie Jones in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two children, ages 9 and 10, have been formally charged in connection with the brutal assault and attempted murder of a 5-year-old girl A’marie Jones in Cleveland last month, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutors confirmed that the 9-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl are facing serious felony charges, including attempted murder, rape, felonious assault, kidnapping, and strangulation.
Because of their ages, both suspects are being charged as juveniles.
The alleged attack occurred on September 13 in a field near East 148th Street and St. Clair Avenue, where investigators say the young victim was discovered severely injured.
The child’s mother, Antavia Kennibrew, previously told that her daughter suffered catastrophic injuries, describing the scene as “unbelievable.” Kennibrew said she had dropped her daughter off at a relative’s home near East 145th Street and St. Clair Avenue that day.
At some point, the 5-year-old reportedly wandered out of the house alone before being attacked.
“When I saw her, she was unrecognizable,” Kennibrew said. “Her hair was scalped from her head. She had bruises and blood all over her body. Her eyes were filled with blood, her lips and mouth were swollen and bleeding, and her nails were filled with dirt and debris.”
First responders rushed the child to the hospital for emergency treatment. Officials say she continues to recover but has suffered severe physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. She is now undergoing ongoing therapy and counseling.
Due to the extreme sensitivity of the case and the involvement of minors, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office has declined to release further details, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to protect the victim’s privacy.
“The investigation remains active,” prosecutors said, noting that authorities are still reviewing evidence and gathering additional information.
Kennibrew says her focus now is on helping her daughter heal:
“I just want her to be able to live like a normal 5-year-old again.”
Cleveland police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.