Crime
17-year-old Enan Brooks arrested in shooting of 14-Year-Old in LaGrange
LaGrange, GA — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting of a 14-year-old boy on McCall Street. Enan Brooks, 17, was apprehended by LaGrange Police Department Detectives on Tuesday evening and has been booked into the Troup County Jail.
The shooting occurred early Monday morning, January 6, 2025.
Officers responded to a residence at 514 McCall Street at approximately 5:00 a.m. following reports of a gunshot victim.
Upon arrival, police discovered a 14-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck.
The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he is receiving treatment for his injuries. His condition has not been disclosed, but police have described the injuries as serious.
Investigators determined that Brooks discharged a firearm during the incident, striking the teenager before fleeing the scene.
After a swift investigation, Detectives located and arrested Brooks at approximately 5:40 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
He has been charged in connection with the shooting and remains in custody at the Troup County Jail. Further details regarding the motive or circumstances leading to the shooting have not been released as the investigation continues.
The LaGrange Police Department is urging anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward. Detective Ligon is leading the investigation and can be reached at 706-883-2603. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through local crime tip lines.
The shooting has raised concerns in the LaGrange community, particularly given the young age of the victim. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to thoroughly investigating the case and ensuring justice is served.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.