Crime
19-year-old Angel Aviles fatally shot in Chicago
CHICAGO — A 19-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday evening on the city’s West Side, according to the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The victim was identified as Angel Aviles, 19, who was pronounced deceased following the shooting.
Police said officers responded to reports of a person shot at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in the area of Walton Street and Menard Avenue, within the Austin neighborhood.
Upon arrival, officers located Aviles inside a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to his head and leg.
Aviles was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, authorities confirmed.
According to investigators, Aviles was driving his vehicle when he was approached by an unidentified male offender, who fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene.
Following the shooting, Aviles’ vehicle came to a stop after striking an unoccupied parked car.
Police have not determined whether the shooting was targeted or random, and no suspects have been taken into custody at this time.
Area Four detectives are actively investigating the homicide.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department’s 15th District at (312) 743-1440 or submit an anonymous tip through CPDTIP.com.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details will be released as they become available.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A San Jose police officer was shot and injured while investigating an armed carjacking in the downtown area on Wednesday, according to the San Jose Police Department (SJPD).
Authorities said the incident unfolded near the downtown core, close to major roadways including Highway 87 and the Julian Street exit.
Preliminary information indicates the suspect was involved in a series of violent events spanning multiple jurisdictions prior to the shooting.
Investigators believe the suspect initially stole a white Honda in Hollister, after abandoning a green Chevrolet Corvette.
During the course of the incident, the suspect allegedly fired shots at pursuing law enforcement officers, prompting a high-speed pursuit.
Police said the chase continued northbound on U.S. Highway 101, with speeds reportedly exceeding 100 miles per hour, traveling from Gilroy to San Jose. The pursuit ultimately led officers into the downtown area, where the officer-involved shooting occurred.
SJPD confirmed that a sworn department member was struck by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital. The officer’s condition has not been publicly disclosed at this time.
In a statement released on social media, the department said:
“SJPD is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in downtown San Jose related to an armed carjacking. An SJPD sworn Department member has been shot and transported to a local hospital. This is an active and ongoing investigation, and PIOs will share more information as it becomes available.”
As of Wednesday afternoon, police had not confirmed whether any suspects were in custody, nor had they indicated whether any civilians were injured during the incident.
The shooting took place in an area that includes government buildings, businesses, and major transit hubs, leading to temporary traffic disruptions and a heightened police presence.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released by authorities as more information becomes available.