Crime
Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Domestic Violence-Related Shooting on Cleoford Avenue
The Memphis Police Department is investigating a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of two individuals and left a third in critical condition on Cleoford Avenue in the Frayser neighborhood.
At approximately 8:03 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1700 block of Cleoford Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered three victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two of the victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The third victim was transported to Regional One Health in critical condition.
The deceased individuals have been identified as Michael Ellington Jr. and a woman named Jasmine.
Authorities have confirmed that the incident is domestic violence-related, and the suspect has been identified.
However, further details regarding the suspect’s identity or apprehension have not been released at this time.
In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Memphis Police officials echoed a recent sentiment expressed by Mayor Paul Young, stating, “As Mayor [Paul] Young said just last week, enough is enough. We must stand together in the face of tragedy. If you witnessed anything or live in this area and have cameras – please, we need your help. Your info could be the key to helping us find answers.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area is strongly encouraged to contact the Memphis Police Department.
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.