Crime
17-year-old Antoine Smith shot and killed in Auburn Gresham, Chicago
No arrests have been made, and Area 2 detectives are actively investigating the homicide.
The Cook County Medical Examiner has identified 17-year-old Antwon Smith, also known as “TJ” or “Lil Ghost,” as the teen shot and killed late Tuesday night, October 1, 2024.
Chicago Police responded to reports of gunfire and a person shot near 78th & Ashland.
Upon arrival, officers found Antwon suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
He was rushed to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to CPD, Antwon was outside when a suspect drove up and fired several shots at him before fleeing the scene.
No arrests have been made, and Area 2 detectives are actively investigating the homicide.
Anyone with information is encouraged to visit CPDTIP.COM to remain anonymous or contact the Chicago Police Department’s 6th District at (312) 745-3610.
Crime
18-year-old Micah Pruitt killed after shooting during Madison drug deal, suspect arrested
Sandoval-Ortuno confessed to firing at Pruitt during a narcotics transaction, leading to his arrest and subsequent charges in Juvenile Court.
Nashville, TN – A teenage boy is facing multiple charges, including homicide, after a shooting incident in Madison on Wednesday evening.
According to Metro Nashville Dispatch, a call was received just before 6:00 PM on October 16th from the 300 block of East Webster Street.
However, the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) later determined that the shooting occurred on Gallavista Avenue.
Authorities reported that an 18-year-old, Micah Pruitt, and a 20-year-old man arrived at TriStar Skyline Medical Center shortly after 6:00 PM in a Toyota Camry riddled with bullet holes.
Pruitt was tragically pronounced dead at the hospital, while the 20-year-old, who had driven himself and Pruitt to the hospital, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released.
On Thursday, October 17th, 16-year-old Brayan Sandoval-Ortuno voluntarily presented himself to MNPD headquarters to provide a statement regarding Pruitt’s death.
Sandoval-Ortuno confessed to firing at Pruitt during a narcotics transaction, leading to his arrest and subsequent charges in Juvenile Court.
Sandoval-Ortuno faces charges of criminal homicide and aggravated assault.
Additional details about the case have not been disclosed at this time.