Crime
18-year-old Jesse Kendall killed after shooting outside United Center in Chicago
Two other individuals, a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, were also wounded in the shooting.
A tragic shooting incident occurred on Saturday night outside the United Center in Chicago, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old Jesse Kendall.
The victim, whose identity has not been formally released, was shot in the chest and transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
Two other individuals, a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, were also wounded in the shooting.
The 19-year-old remains in critical condition, while the 15-year-old sustained minor injuries, including a graze to the abdomen and a gunshot wound to the hand.
Both victims are receiving treatment at Stroger Hospital.
The shooting took place around 6:56 PM in the 100 block of North Wolcott Avenue, just minutes before the Lil Durk concert began. The incident occurred near a United Center parking lot.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Crime
Two Children, Ages 9 and 10, Charged in Brutal Assault and Attempted Murder of 5-Year-Old A’Marie Jones in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two children, ages 9 and 10, have been formally charged in connection with the brutal assault and attempted murder of a 5-year-old girl A’marie Jones in Cleveland last month, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutors confirmed that the 9-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl are facing serious felony charges, including attempted murder, rape, felonious assault, kidnapping, and strangulation.
Because of their ages, both suspects are being charged as juveniles.
The alleged attack occurred on September 13 in a field near East 148th Street and St. Clair Avenue, where investigators say the young victim was discovered severely injured.
The child’s mother, Antavia Kennibrew, previously told that her daughter suffered catastrophic injuries, describing the scene as “unbelievable.” Kennibrew said she had dropped her daughter off at a relative’s home near East 145th Street and St. Clair Avenue that day.
At some point, the 5-year-old reportedly wandered out of the house alone before being attacked.
“When I saw her, she was unrecognizable,” Kennibrew said. “Her hair was scalped from her head. She had bruises and blood all over her body. Her eyes were filled with blood, her lips and mouth were swollen and bleeding, and her nails were filled with dirt and debris.”
First responders rushed the child to the hospital for emergency treatment. Officials say she continues to recover but has suffered severe physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. She is now undergoing ongoing therapy and counseling.
Due to the extreme sensitivity of the case and the involvement of minors, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office has declined to release further details, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to protect the victim’s privacy.
“The investigation remains active,” prosecutors said, noting that authorities are still reviewing evidence and gathering additional information.
Kennibrew says her focus now is on helping her daughter heal:
“I just want her to be able to live like a normal 5-year-old again.”
Cleveland police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.