Crime
7-year-old Noah Jovani dies after dog attack in Chilton County
CHILTON COUNTY, AL — The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the dogs involved in the tragic attack on a child near County Road 147, in the Calera area, have now been located and secured.
Chilton County Animal Control responded promptly and has taken custody of the animals.
The owner of the dogs is cooperating fully with investigators as the case remains under active investigation.
At approximately 6:10 p.m. on July 22, 2025, deputies responded to an emergency call regarding a serious dog attack.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered that 7-year-old Noah Jovani had sustained severe injuries as a result of an attack by one or more aggressive dogs.
The child was immediately transported for emergency medical care but sadly succumbed to his injuries.
Chilton County Animal Control was notified at the time and assisted at the scene.
Authorities initially reported that the dogs involved had not yet been secured.
As of the most recent update, the animals have been located and are now in the custody of Animal Control.
Investigators are working to determine all relevant details surrounding the attack, including whether the dogs were properly secured prior to the incident and whether any violations of local ordinances occurred.
“Our hearts are broken for the child and the family affected by this unimaginable loss. We are fully committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine how this tragedy occurred and to help prevent something like this from ever happening again.”
The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office is reminding all residents to ensure that pets are properly contained and to follow local animal control regulations to protect the safety of the community.
Further updates will be released as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office.
BRADLEY, Ill. — Craig Reilly and his wife, Anne Reilly, both 59, died after police found them with gunshot wounds inside a moving vehicle on an Interstate 57 overpass in Bradley, Illinois.
Bradley police said officers responded around 9 p.m. Thursday after someone flagged them down near East North Street and North Van Buren Avenue. Officers then located a vehicle moving on the I-57 overpass.
Officers discovered a man and a woman inside the vehicle, both suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency responders transported the second victim to a nearby hospital, where they later died.
The Kankakee County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Craig Reilly and Anne Reilly. Officials confirmed that the couple were married.
Bradley police said the circumstances appear to indicate a murder-suicide. However, authorities have not released further details about how the shooting occurred.
Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the couple’s deaths. Police have not disclosed additional information as the investigation remains ongoing.