Crime
18-year-old Tyree Smith killed after shooting near Shell gas station on South Side
CHICAGO, Ill. — An 18-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon in the city’s Englewood neighborhood, according to authorities.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Tyree Smith, also known as “Big Black.”
The shooting occurred at approximately 4:18 p.m. on April 1, 2026, in the area of West Marquette Road and South Wentworth Avenue.
Chicago Police Department officers responded to reports of a person shot at a location that includes a Shell gas station and nearby businesses.
Upon arrival, officers located Smith inside a restaurant, identified as Fisherman’s Island, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to preliminary information provided by police, Smith was standing inside the establishment when four armed individuals exited a vehicle and opened fire.
The suspects fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
No arrests have been made, and authorities have not released descriptions of the suspects. Area detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through CPDTIP.com or by contacting the Chicago Police Department’s 7th District at 312-747-8220.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
Two Brothers and Their Sister Found Dead Inside Mount Holly Home After Postal Worker Discovers 911 Note
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — Law enforcement officials are investigating the deaths of three individuals after a postal worker made a disturbing discovery at a Mount Holly residence on Friday, November 6.
Emergency responders were dispatched to a home on Winding Way after a mail carrier noticed a heavily taped, handwritten message on the front door instructing anyone who saw it to call 911.
The note reportedly contained drawings of two unhappy faces with crosses over their eyes alongside the text “9-1-1 Inside.”
Upon entering the residence, responding Mount Holly Police officers discovered three deceased individuals inside the home.
Preliminary reports indicate that officers encountered a significant amount of blood within the property, though official investigators have not yet publicly detailed the exact scene conditions.
While law enforcement has not formally released the victims’ names pending official identification and next-of-kin notifications, neighbors identified the deceased as three siblings in their 60s who had resided in the neighborhood for many years: Roslyn (or Rosalind) Monk, Randy Monk, and William “Will” Monk.
Community members described the residents as quiet and friendly, expressing shock over the sudden tragedy in their neighborhood.
The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, in coordination with the Mount Holly Township Police Department, has launched a full investigation into the incident.
Autopsies are currently underway by medical examiners to determine the exact cause and manner of death for all three individuals.
Officials have not yet confirmed whether foul play or a homicide is suspected, and no information regarding potential suspects has been released.
Our deepest thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to the family, loved ones, and Mount Holly community affected by this devastating loss.