Crime
Teen charged in fatal shooting of 15-year-old Troy Hernandez in Jackson
The Jackson Police Department is conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Dustin Drive.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered 15-year-old Troy Hernandez inside a residence, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded promptly and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment.
Unfortunately, Hernandez succumbed to his injuries.
During the course of the investigation, authorities detained a 16-year-old male who was present at the scene for questioning.
After reviewing the evidence, the District Attorney’s Office determined that the circumstances warranted criminally negligent homicide charges against the 16-year-old suspect.
The City of Jackson Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Troy Hernandez during this tragic time.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Jackson Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
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.