Crime
31-year-old Robert Watkins killed after shooting in Humboldt Park parking lot
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this fatal shooting.
A 31-year-old man, identified as Robert Watkins, was tragically killed in a shooting incident that occurred in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Thursday evening.
According to Chicago police reports, the incident unfolded around 6:40 PM in the 800 block of North Kedzie Avenue.
Watkins was standing in a parking lot when he was confronted by a group of four armed assailants.
The suspects, who had arrived in a vehicle, exited the car and immediately produced firearms.
They proceeded to open fire on Watkins, inflicting multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite being rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital for emergency medical treatment, Watkins succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this fatal shooting.
The Chicago Police Department is actively investigating the incident and seeking to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for Watkins’ death.
Crime
41-year-old Travis Thorne killed after shooting in Crowley, suspect Johnus Lambert at large
Police allege that after the fistfight escalated, Lambert shot Thorne multiple times before fleeing the scene in a silver 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Crowley, LA – Authorities are actively searching for a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday evening, October 18th, in the 600 block of Dejean Circle.
The victim, 41-year-old Travis Trentel Thorne, was found lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency medical responders, Thorne was pronounced dead at the scene.
Crowley police responded to reports of the shooting around 9:30 PM and discovered Thorne had been involved in a physical altercation with 30-year-old Johnus Lambert.
Police allege that after the fistfight escalated, Lambert shot Thorne multiple times before fleeing the scene in a silver 2011 Nissan Maxima.
The public is urged to assist authorities in locating Johnus Lambert.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Crowley Police Department at (337) 783-1234.
It’s important to note that the shooting is not connected to the ongoing International Rice Festival, which is being held in a different part of town.