Crime
Ongoing Investigation in the Case of 3-Year-Old Dawson Zamora — Allegations Against Mother Intensify
McKinney, Texas – The case of three-year-old Dawson Zamora, who remains in critical condition after a brutal beating allegedly inflicted by his mother’s boyfriend, has taken a disturbing turn.
According to recent reports, Dawson’s mother, Chelsea Berg, has bonded out of jail and is now allegedly attempting to obtain power of attorney over her son’s medical care — despite facing active felony charges related to his assault.
Family members and advocates claim Berg’s motive is to keep Dawson on life support in an effort to avoid potential murder charges for herself and her boyfriend, should the child succumb to his injuries.
Critics have called Berg’s actions manipulative, arguing that she is attempting to protect herself rather than act in the best interests of her son. Many online have pointed out the stark contrast between her social media image as a “devoted mother” and the serious allegations now surrounding her.
The horrifying incident began when Dawson was left alone with his mother’s boyfriend, identified as Christopher Alexander, who is accused of violently assaulting the child.
After an unknown period of time, Alexander reportedly drove Dawson to a local emergency room, where medical staff determined the child was in cardiac arrest.
Doctors performed approximately eight minutes of CPR, managing to revive Dawson before he was airlifted to a Dallas hospital for specialized treatment.
He remains in a medically induced coma and on life support as of the latest update.
According to Dawson’s father, severe brain swelling has made it difficult for doctors to determine the full extent of neurological damage, though early indications suggest that the right side of his brain is unresponsive.
Both Chelsea Berg and Christopher Alexander have been arrested and charged with injury to a child, a serious felony under Texas law.
In addition, Alexander faces an extra charge of stalking related to prior incidents.
Authorities continue to investigate the case as the community rallies around Dawson, holding vigils and calling for justice.
Family and supporters have asked the public to pray for Dawson’s recovery and to keep attention on the case to ensure accountability for those responsible.
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.