Crime
34-year-old Rhomesha Turner shot and killed during funeral procession in Dixmoor
Authorities believe the shooting was an isolated incident.
A tragic incident unfolded in Dixmoor, Illinois, where a woman was fatally shot during a funeral procession on Saturday.
At approximately 12:01 p.m., Dixmoor police were dispatched to the area of 147th Street and Seeley Avenue, responding to reports of a vehicle collision.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a white Jaguar SUV that had crashed into a residential property, according to a statement from Dixmoor Police Chief Lionel Smith.
Inside the SUV, police found the victim, identified as 34-year-old Rhomesha Turner of Calumet Park, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Turner had been part of a funeral procession that had departed just moments earlier from St. Mark’s Church in nearby Harvey.
Emergency responders from Bud’s Ambulance transported her to UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities believe the shooting was an isolated incident.
The Dixmoor Police Department, in collaboration with the Illinois State Police, has launched a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Two San Antonio police officers were shot during an incident on the city’s West Side Wednesday morning, according to Police Chief William McManus. The suspected gunman is also reported to be down.
The shooting occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of U.S. Highway 90 westbound, near Military Drive, in the parking area of the Travelodge Motel.
Multiple emergency medical units were dispatched to the scene following reports of officers injured by gunfire.
When officers responded to the location, an exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in both officers being struck.
The suspect was also shot during the confrontation.
The conditions of the officers have not yet been released, and it remains unclear how severe their injuries are.
The access road along U.S. Highway 90 westbound has been closed as police secure the area and conduct a full investigation.
A large law enforcement presence, including tactical and crime scene units, remains on site.
Chief McManus confirmed that additional details will be provided during a scheduled press briefing later today, as investigators work to determine the events leading up to the shooting and whether any additional suspects were involved.
Residents are urged to avoid the area as the investigation remains active.