Crime
17-year-old Gabriella Arellano found shot to death in East Side alley
CHICAGO, IL – Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a teenage girl found dead in an alley on the city’s East Side Sunday morning.
The victim has been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office as 17-year-old Gabriella “Gabby” Arellano.
Police say she was discovered around 10:18 a.m. on October 26, 2025, in the 11000 block of South Mackinaw Avenue, suffering from two gunshot wounds to the head.
Officers from the Chicago Police Department’s 4th District responded to a call reporting an unconscious female lying in the alley.
Upon arrival, they located Arellano unresponsive, and she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Preliminary information indicates that detectives are reviewing surveillance footage which reportedly shows Gabriella walking with two unidentified males shortly before gunfire was heard.
Investigators noted that no 911 calls were received at the time regarding gunshots in the area.
The neighborhood was previously monitored by ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology, but the city’s contract with the program was recently discontinued.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and the Area Two Bureau of Detectives is leading the homicide investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this incident to submit anonymous tips to CPDTip.com or contact the Chicago Police Department’s 4th District at (312) 747-8205.
MONROE, La. — The Monroe Police Department has launched an investigation into a tragic triple homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of October 28 in the 2000 block of Grammont Street.
Authorities confirmed that the victims have been identified as 26-year-old Jaborris Simpson, his 2-year-old daughter, Jhersi Simpson, and another adult male, Jamal Bosley.
All three were found deceased at the scene, each suffering from gunshot wounds to the head.
During a press conference held later that day, Monroe Police officials stated that narcotics are believed to have been a contributing factor in the crime.
Investigators also confirmed that the suspect and victims were known to one another, suggesting the incident was not a random act of violence.
Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis and law enforcement leaders expressed their condolences to the victims’ families and the community, calling the deaths—particularly that of the young child—heartbreaking and deeply disturbing.
Mayor Ellis also announced a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
“This is a tragedy that has shaken our city,” Ellis said. “We are asking the public to stand with us, share any information they may have, and help bring justice to this family.”
The Monroe Police Department continues to actively investigate the case, with detectives reviewing evidence and interviewing potential witnesses.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Monroe Police Department or Crime Stoppers of North Delta.
Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for the $5,000 reward.