Crime
29-year-old Adolph Thronton killed after shooting in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
A 29-year-old man was gunned down in broad daylight in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood on Saturday.
According to police, Adolph Thronton was standing near the intersection of 57th Street and South Prairie Avenue around 11:00 AM when two individuals exited a black SUV and opened fire.
Thronton was struck by gunfire and transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and area detectives are currently investigating the incident.
Middletown, Ohio — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal weekend shooting in Middletown as 49-year-old Christopher Bullock, according to the Butler County Coroner’s Office.
Officers with the Middletown Police Department responded around 12:00 p.m. Sunday to reports of gunfire in the area of Roosevelt Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Bullock was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Officials have not released the condition of the surviving victim.
At this time, police have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Kristi Hughes at 513-425-7733 or via email at kristi.hughes@cityofmiddletown.org. Tips may also be provided through police dispatch at 513-425-7701.
Detective Hughes is further urging residents in the area to review home or business security footage for any suspicious individuals or vehicles that may have been present around the time of the shooting. The investigation remains active and ongoing.