Crime
18-year-old woman dead, 38-year-old man injured inside vehicle in South Loop
Chicago police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday night in the city’s South Loop neighborhood, leaving an 18-year-old woman dead and a 38-year-old man injured.
According to authorities, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of East 21st Street shortly before midnight. Upon arrival, they discovered two gunshot victims inside a vehicle.
A witness informed police that the victims had been targeted by gunfire from another moving vehicle, though no suspect description has been released at this time.
Police confirmed that 18-year-old Deshaunte suffered two gunshot wounds to the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, a 38-year-old man, sustained a gunshot wound to the hand.
He was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he is reported to be in good condition.
No additional injuries were reported in the incident.
Detectives from Area Three are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. At this time, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not disclosed any possible motive.
Police urge anyone with information to contact Chicago Police Department or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.
This remains a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
OMAHA, Neb. — At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and personnel from the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) responded to reports of an active shooter and multiple victims at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Criss Library, located at 6401 University Drive.
The initial 911 call reported a mass casualty incident involving an active shooter with several individuals down inside the library.
In response, multiple law enforcement and emergency medical units were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers conducted a comprehensive search of the building and surrounding area.
No victims, evidence of gunfire, or active threat were located.
After clearing the scene, authorities determined that the report was false and appears to have been a swatting call — a deliberate act of making a false emergency report to prompt a large police response.
The Omaha Police Department has confirmed that there was no danger to the public or the university community at any time.
The incident remains under investigation to identify the source of the false report.
Swatting is a serious criminal offense, and those found responsible can face federal and state charges.