Crime
20-year-old Tanijay Peterson killed, 3 others hurt in South Chicago mass shooting
A 20-year-old man was killed and three others wounded in a mass shooting early Saturday morning on the Southeast Side of Chicago.
Chicago police responded to the 8200 block of South Houston Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood shortly before 5:00 a.m. on July 19, 2025, after receiving reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male, later identified as Tanijay Peterson, suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck.
Peterson was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Three additional victims were also injured in the incident and transported to the same hospital for treatment.
A 22-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to her right arm and is reported to be in good condition.
A 25-year-old man and a 38-year-old man each suffered gunshot wounds to the abdomen and remain in serious condition, according to police.
As of Saturday evening, no arrests have been made in connection to the shooting.
The circumstances leading up to the incident remain unclear, and the investigation is being led by Area Two detectives.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip via CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.