Crime
31-year-old Deon Haynes killed after shooting in Buena Vista Township
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Buena Vista Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 26, 2025.
At approximately 4:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Arlington Road following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they located a male victim, identified as 31-year-old Deon Haynes, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Mr. Haynes was transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment; however, despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary findings from the investigation suggest that Mr. Haynes was the intended target in what appears to have been an isolated incident.
The Buena Vista Police Department is working closely with the Michigan State Police Crime Lab to process evidence and further the investigation.
At this time, no suspect information has been released.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have information related to this case to contact Detective Russ Pahssen at 989-753-7793. Callers may remain anonymous.
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.