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18-year-old killed after shooting on Michigan Avenue near East 57th Street in the Washington Park neighborhood

At this time, no arrests have been made, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.

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A tragic shooting on Chicago’s South Side has left an 18-year-old man dead after a gunman opened fire into a residence on Tuesday afternoon, according to police reports.

The incident occurred just after 2 p.m. in the 5700 block of Michigan Avenue near East 57th Street in the Washington Park neighborhood.

Authorities state that the victim was inside a residence when an unidentified gunman fired multiple rounds from outside, striking the young man several times.

Emergency responders pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

The individual’s identity has not yet been released, pending notification of family members.

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Police are actively investigating the circumstances leading to the shooting.

At this time, no arrests have been made, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.

The Chicago Police Department urges anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or dial 911. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at CPDtip.com.

Authorities emphasize the importance of community cooperation in solving violent crimes and bringing those responsible to justice.


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Chico Police Fatally Shoot Suspect Michael Oxley Following Weekend Attack on Local Barber George Ramirez III

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The Butte County District Attorney’s Office and the Butte County Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol Team are actively investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Chico.

The incident took place at The Post, an off-campus student housing complex on Nord Avenue, where members of the Chico Police SWAT team engaged 43-year-old Michael Oxley, a suspect in a Friday night shooting.

According to District Attorney Mike Ramsey, the situation began Friday evening when Oxley allegedly shot 43-year-old George Ramirez III, a well-known downtown Chico barber, in the parking lot of the Chico Farmer’s Market on Flume Street.

According to District Attorney Mike Ramsey, the situation began Friday evening when Oxley allegedly shot 43-year-old George Ramirez III, a well-known downtown Chico barber, in the parking lot of the Chico Farmer’s Market on Flume Street.
George Ramirez III

Ramirez was sitting in his vehicle when an assailant approached from behind and fired multiple rounds through the closed driver’s side window, striking him in the head, neck, and shoulder.

He was transported to an out-of-area hospital, where he underwent extensive surgery and remains in critical condition.

Following an overnight investigation, Chico Police identified Oxley as the primary suspect. Authorities determined that he was staying at The Post as an Airbnb resident, not as a student.

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A warrant for his arrest was obtained through the District Attorney’s Office and a local judge.

Officers attempted to take Oxley into custody around 6 p.m. on Saturday, but he barricaded himself inside his apartment, prompting a lockdown of the housing complex.

The situation escalated when Oxley fled to the parking structure, where SWAT officers contained him on a ramp between the fourth and fifth floors.

Authorities reported that Oxley was crouching with a pistol equipped with an extended magazine.

Despite two hours of negotiation urging him to surrender, Oxley stood up and opened fire at officers.

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In response, six members of the Chico Police SWAT team returned fire, fatally wounding him. The shooting occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 2.

The Butte County Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol Team launched an immediate investigation following the incident.

The six involved officers have been placed on administrative leave, per standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.

Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the case, including the suspect’s motive and the sequence of events leading up to the fatal encounter.

Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.

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