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.
PORT JERVIS, N.Y. — February 15, 2026 — The City of Port Jervis Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred shortly after midnight on Hammond Street.
At approximately 12:32 a.m. on February 15, officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the area of 145–147 Hammond Street, located in the city’s Fourth Ward.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 43-year-old Jason Finch suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body following what authorities described as a disturbance.
Finch was transported to Bon Secours Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite lifesaving efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation is being conducted as a homicide and is a coordinated effort involving the New York State Police and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, with additional assistance from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center.
Authorities have indicated that, at this time, the incident appears to be isolated and there is no known ongoing threat to the public.
Detectives continue to process evidence, conduct interviews, and pursue investigative leads.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Port Jervis Police Department at 845-856-5101. Additional updates will be provided as new information becomes available.