Crime
37-year-old Jonathan Rudd stabbed to death in Chicago West Side
CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Police Department is conducting an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred in the 5600 block of West Washington Boulevard on the city’s West Side.
According to preliminary reports, 37-year-old Jonathan Rudd sustained a stab wound to the chest during the incident.
Officers from the 11th District responded to the scene shortly after receiving emergency calls reporting a person stabbed.
Upon arrival, officers and Chicago Fire Department paramedics immediately began providing medical assistance.
Despite extensive lifesaving efforts, Rudd was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives with the Area Four Bureau of Detectives are leading the investigation to determine the sequence of events leading up to the attack, as well as to identify a motive and any individuals involved.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and the investigation remains active.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward.
Anonymous tips can be submitted at CPDTIP.com, or witnesses may contact Area Four Detectives directly.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.