Crime
South Shore Shooting: Suspects identified in fatal shooting of 29-year-old Jamia Taylor
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified 29-year-old Jamia Taylor, also known as “Mya,” as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 9, 2025.
At approximately 5:25 a.m., Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire near 79th Street and Bennett Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers found Taylor unresponsive in the middle of the street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to her chest and body.
Emergency medical personnel transported Taylor to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased.
Preliminary findings suggest that Taylor had been attending a gathering to celebrate her birthday at an after-hours event when she was confronted by an unknown assailant who opened fire before fleeing the scene.
While no arrests have been made at this time, authorities are actively searching for Terri Lashae Bailey, also known as Kitana Brooks, and Terrence Reed, also known as Tskud, as persons of interest in connection to the shooting.
The Chicago Police Department’s Area 4 Detectives are leading the investigation and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Those with details can submit tips anonymously via CPD’s tip line at CPDTIP.COM or contact the Chicago Police Department directly.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.