Crime
25-year-old George Davenport Killed In River North After Argument Leads To Shooting
CHICAGO, IL – A 25-year-old man was fatally shot following a heated argument in River North early Sunday morning, according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Authorities say the victim, identified as George Davenport, was involved in an altercation with another man around 3:15 a.m. on the sidewalk in the 600 block of North Franklin Street.
During the dispute, the suspect produced a firearm and opened fire, striking Davenport multiple times in the chest.
Emergency responders from the Chicago Fire Department arrived at the scene and provided initial medical treatment before transporting the victim to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene.
As of now, no arrests have been made.
The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Individuals with details about the incident can provide tips anonymously through CPD’s tip line or contact Area Three detectives.
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.