Crime
Chicago Amber Alert Canceled: 8-year-old boy found safe, Woman stabbed to death
UPDATE: Marcus Bausley, 39, was arrested on February 21, 2025, on I-65 in Gary, IN, with a self-inflicted stab wound.
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is actively investigating two separate stabbing incidents that occurred less than two miles apart on the city’s South Side Thursday evening, leaving one woman dead and an 11-year-old boy critically injured.
The first incident took place around 8:10 p.m. in the 200 block of West 66th Street in the Englewood neighborhood, near the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Officers responded to reports of a stabbing and arrived to find Chicago Fire Department paramedics treating an 11-year-old boy who had suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest.
He was immediately transported to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
This domestic violence-related attack led to an Amber Alert for a missing child, identified as Tristan Gaters.
Authorities have since confirmed that the child has been found safe, and the alert was canceled.
According to family members, the suspect in the stabbing of the 11-year-old is Marcus Bausley, the boyfriend of the child’s mother.
Earlier that evening, around 6:55 p.m., officers responded to another stabbing incident inside a residence located in the 7100 block of South Eberhart Avenue.
A 33-year-old woman, identified as Teone Jones, sustained multiple stab wounds, including injuries to her back and abdomen.
She was rushed to the University of Chicago Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the two incidents are connected. As of now, no suspects are in custody, and Area One Detectives continue to investigate.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at cpdtip.org.
This remains an active and developing case, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Crime
Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton Injured in Deadly Mississippi Crash, Mother Confirms He Is Alive and Safe
DESOTO COUNTY, Mississippi — Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton was injured in a deadly two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 61 in DeSoto County, Mississippi, but his mother has confirmed that he is alive, safe and recovering following the crash.
Burton, 27, of Memphis, Tennessee, was driving a Dodge Durango involved in the collision shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Church Road in Walls.
The crash claimed the lives of three people traveling in a Honda Accord. The incident also left another passenger injured and involved employees of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detention Center.
Following the crash, misinformation circulated online suggesting that Burton had died and that he was a juvenile detention officer.
His mother, Tee Burton, publicly addressed the reports, firmly correcting the information and asking people to stop sharing unverified claims.
She confirmed that her son is alive, safe and okay. She also emphasized that he is not a juvenile detention officer.
In her statement, she expressed disappointment over reports falsely identifying her son as one of the people who died in the collision.
She also acknowledged the families who lost loved ones and urged the public to show compassion toward everyone affected by the tragedy.
Her statement included the following message:
“My son is alive!!! He is safe, and he is okay!!!”
She further asked people to verify information before publishing or reposting details that could cause unnecessary emotional distress to families.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a northbound Dodge Durango traveling on U.S. Highway 61 collided with a westbound Honda Accord traveling on Church Road.
Three occupants of the Honda were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the victims as:
- Latasha N. Dodson, 37, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, the Honda driver.
- Eddie L. Dodson Jr., 41, of Byhalia, Mississippi.
- Tamenshia R. Ford, 32, of Horn Lake, Mississippi.
Burton and another passenger in the Honda survived the collision but sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Their specific medical conditions have not been publicly detailed in the information provided.
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two people involved in the crash were employees of its Juvenile Detention Center.
One of those employees was Tamenshia R. Ford, who died in the collision. The second employee was seriously injured.
Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II expressed condolences following the death of the employee, describing the person as a respected and beloved member of the department.
“Our fallen officer was a respected and beloved member of our team,” Tuggle said.
The sheriff’s office also recognized the employee’s dedication, compassion and commitment to working with young people entrusted to the facility’s care.
State officials confirmed that the Dodge Durango involved in the collision belonged to the Walls Police Department.
The city’s mayor and police chief also confirmed that a Walls police officer was involved in the crash. Burton’s mother has since clarified that her son is the officer and that he survived.
An SUV displaying Walls Police Department identification was seen being towed from the crash scene Wednesday night.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the fatal collision.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the vehicles colliding.
The crash resulted in three deaths and left multiple people injured. Burton’s family has asked the public to respect the victims and their loved ones while avoiding the spread of false information.
The investigation remains ongoing.