Crime
Reports of shooting at Walmart in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, AK — Authorities are investigating a reported shooting at the Walmart located at 3101 A Street in Anchorage.
According to preliminary reports from Samdesk and local law enforcement, multiple gunshots were fired inside the store, prompting a large-scale police response.
Officers armed with long guns entered the building to clear the area and ensure the safety of customers and employees.
The entire store was evacuated as officers and investigators began working to confirm the identity of the alleged shooter and determine whether there are any victims.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing several shots, followed by people running for cover as police arrived.
At least one individual was seen being transported on a stretcher by emergency medical personnel, though the extent of injuries has not yet been confirmed.
Anchorage Police have secured the perimeter around the Walmart and are urging residents to avoid the area while the investigation remains active.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding a possible suspect or motive.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
Further updates will be provided by Anchorage Police as more information becomes available.
Crime
16-year-old Devajae Christopher and 17-year-old Tamarion West killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
CHICAGO, IL — Chicago police have identified 16-year-old Devajae “DJ” Christopher, known by friends as “Lil Spazz,” and 17-year-old Tamarion West, known as “Stewie,” as the two teenage victims found shot to death early Wednesday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A third victim, a 21-year-old man, was wounded in the same incident.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers were dispatched to the 8100 block of South Marshfield Avenue around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, following reports of someone claiming they had been shot.
When first responders arrived, they discovered a 16-year-old male on the second-floor back porch of a residential building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Upon entering the apartment, officers observed significant blood evidence and numerous shell casings scattered throughout the interior.
As they continued clearing the residence, they located a 17-year-old male in a hallway with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. He was also pronounced deceased at the scene.
Officers then proceeded to the third floor, where they found a 21-year-old man hiding under a bed, suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm.
He was transported by the Chicago Fire Department to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was listed in fair condition.
A 13-year-old boy was also discovered hiding inside the residence but was physically unharmed.
Witnesses reported seeing three males fleeing the building shortly after gunfire erupted.
One nearby resident told investigators that the shooting may have occurred between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., when it was still dark outside, saying they heard multiple gunshots before gathering their children to pray.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Two Bureau of Detectives are conducting a comprehensive investigation.
This tragic shooting marks the third incident within 24 hours in which multiple Chicago teenagers were shot, leaving three dead.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s 6th District at (312) 745-3610, submit a tip anonymously through CPDTIP.com, or reach out to Cook County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-STOP (7867) for a potential reward leading to an arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing.