Crime
Two Teenagers Killed, One Man Wounded in Triple Shooting in Auburn Gresham
CHICAGO — Chicago police are investigating a triple shooting that left two teenagers dead and one man wounded early Wednesday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the city’s South Side.
Authorities said officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 8:00 a.m. in the 8100 block of South Marshfield Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a grisly scene inside a multi-unit residential building.
According to police, a 16-year-old boy was found unresponsive on a second-floor back porch with multiple gunshot wounds to the head.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Inside the building, officers located another victim — a 17-year-old boy — lying in a hallway with gunshot wounds to the head and chest. He was also pronounced dead on the scene.
While searching the residence, officers found a 21-year-old man hiding under a bed with a gunshot wound to the arm.
He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was listed in fair condition. A 13-year-old boy was also located inside the apartment but was unharmed.
Detectives said evidence of gunfire, including multiple shell casings and blood, was found throughout the building.
Witnesses told police they saw three men fleeing the area immediately after the shooting. One neighbor reported hearing gunfire between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m., describing how the noise prompted her to gather her children and pray until it stopped.
The Chicago Fire Department responded to assist in the rescue and medical transport.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the identities of the deceased pending notification of their families.
No suspects are currently in custody. Chicago police’s Area Two detectives are leading the investigation.
Anyone with information about this fatal shooting is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department’s 6th District at (312) 745-3610 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.
Tips may also be shared with Cook County Crime Stoppers at (800) 535-STOP (7867) for a possible reward leading to an arrest.
This incident marks the third shooting in less than 24 hours involving multiple teenage victims in Chicago, three of whom have been killed.
Authorities have released a significant update regarding the AMBER Alert issued in Austin, Texas.
Law enforcement officials confirm that the suspect connected to the case has been located, and the red 2017 Ford Mustang believed to have been involved has been recovered.
However, 12-year-old Jazzlyn Anzora remains missing.
Officials emphasize that the search for the child is ongoing and that she may still be in danger.
Missing Juvenile Information
Name: Jazzlyn Anzora
Age: 12
Height: 5 feet 3 inches
Weight: 140 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Jazzlyn was last seen around 12:00 a.m. on February 24 in the 1700 block of Wells Branch Parkway in North Austin.
At the time she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing:
- A red sweater
- A white long-sleeve shirt
- Christmas-themed pants
- Carrying a Nike backpack
Suspect Information
Authorities previously identified the suspect as 18-year-old Henry Mejia.
Description:
- Black hair
- Brown eyes
- Approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall
- Approximately 170 pounds
- Distinct shaved line on one eyebrow
Officials have confirmed that the suspect has now been located.
Further details regarding his status have not yet been released.
Vehicle Information (Recovered)
The vehicle believed to be associated with the case has been recovered.
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Year: 2017
Color: Red
License Plate: VVK2712 (Texas)
Additional Identifiers: Aftermarket chrome wheels and a white logo sticker on the passenger-side window
Ongoing Search Efforts
The AMBER Alert was issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety following Jazzlyn’s disappearance.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office continues to lead the investigation and coordinate search efforts.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in locating the child safely.
How to Report Information
Anyone with information regarding Jazzlyn Anzora’s whereabouts is urged to:
- Call 911 immediately if there is an immediate sighting
- Contact the Travis County Sheriff’s Office at 512-974-0845 (Option 3)
Officials stress that locating the missing child safely remains the top priority.