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Michael Wright fatally shot in Burnside community
Michael Wright died after being shot in the chest and crashing the vehicle he was driving Wednesday morning in the Burnside neighborhood.Wright, 21, was driving in the 9300 block of South Greenwood...
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UPDATE: Robert Dixon, Antwon Williams charged with murder in Humboldt Park...
Robert Dixon / Photo from Chicago PoliceBY RUMMANA HUSSAIN Chicago Sun-TimesA few weeks ago, Robert Dixon allegedly punched his girlfriend so hard that he knocked her tooth out.When the same woman...
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Glenford Johnson killed in Rogers Park shooting
Glenford S. Johnson was fatally shot in the Rogers Park neighborhood Thursday afternoon.Johnson, 19, was shot about 12:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of West Juneway Terrace, authorities said. Officers...
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Michael Bloodson Jr., 17, killed in Bronzeville shooting
Michael Bloodson Jr. was fatally shot in the Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday afternoon.Bloodson, 17, was shot in the head in the 3900 block of South Prairie Avenue just before 3 p.m., authorities...
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Charles Labon fatally shot in North Lawndale
Charles Labon was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in the North Lawndale community.Labon, 28, was walking in the 4100 block of West 16th Street when a gray minivan pulled up and somebody inside opened...
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WEEK IN REVIEW: Seven killed in Chicago shootings
BY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch Chicago EditorSeven people were shot to death throughout Chicago last week.Two of the fatal shootings happened over the weekend, when at least 14 other people were...
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Comment of the Day: "I love [you] so much and I have our son to remind me of...
Kashif Tillis was fatally shot Aug. 5 in the Englewood neighborhood. Reader "chiefy queen" posted this about him:I love u so much and i have our son to remind me of you every day. Its very hard t on me...
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Christopher McGee fatally shot in Upton
Christopher McGee was shot to death in the Uptown neighborhood Monday morning.McGee, 22, was shot in the chest in the 4500 block of North Magnolia Avenue about 10:55 a.m., authorities said. McGee, of...
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Mother: Slain Macrus McCarty, 14, wanted to be a lawyer
BY KALEY FOWLER Homicide Watch ChicagoMarcus McCarty was looking forward to his first day of high school, his family said.But Marcus, 14, never got the chance to walk those halls after being shot Aug....
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Police: Andrea Brown beat woman to death in East Garfield Park
Andrea Brown / Photo from Chicago PoliceAndrea Brown has been charged with murder for allegedly beating another woman to death Sunday in the East Garfield Park neighborhood, police said.Officers were...
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Comment of the Day: "Ending lives and ruining families seems to be how some...
Antonie Stewart, 51, was fatally shot Aug. 31 in what police called a "domestic related" shooting int he South Deering community. Reader "Sad in Chi" posted this about the shooting:I don't understand...
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Jeremy Mendez, 16, held without bond in murder of retired Chicago Police...
Elmer Brown / Photo from Chicago PoliceBY RUMMANA HUSSAIN Chicago Sun-TimesA 16-year-old Indiana boy was ordered held without bond Wednesday for his alleged role in the murder of an elderly retired...
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Prosecutors: Andrea Brown smothered Tamica Riley to death during fight over...
Andrea Brown / Photo from Chicago PoliceBY RUMMANA HUSSAIN Chicago Sun-TimesA woman with a history of mental illness allegedly smothered a rival to death with her body after the two fought over money...
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Comment of the Day: "Brother I Miss You. My Heart Cries For You!!"
Martell Robinson was fatally shot this month in a Roseland alley. Reader "Nikki" posted this about him:Brother I Miss You. My Heart Cries For You!! GOD Give Us Strength!
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Family: Slain father Raphael Watts, 53, enjoyed dancing
Raphael Watts / Photo from GoFundMe.comBY KALEY FOWLER Homicide Watch ChicagoRaphael Watts loved to dance, and his daughter called him “one of the best steppers in the land.”Watts, 53, died after being...
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Kawantis Montogmery killed in Englewood shooting
Kawantis Montgomery was killed in a drive-by shooting Wednesday afternoon in the Englewood neighborhood.Someone inside a blue vehicle opened fire at Montgomery in the 6100 block of South Carpenter...
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Friend: Giovanni Galindo was 'the type of person you wanted to be around'
Giovanni Galindo / Photo from Dignity MemorialBY KALEY FOWLER Homicide Watch ChicagoGiovanni Galindo always put his two daughters first, a friend said.“He was kind-spirited and really loved his...
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Justin Marcado fatally shot in Belmont Cragin area
Scene where Justin Marcado was shot / Photo from NVP News videoJustin Marcado was killed in a Belmont Cragin neighborhood shooting that also left a teenage boy wounded Wednesday night.The pair were...
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Prosecutors: Luis Alfaro set up drug deal that left Giovanni Galindo dead...
Luis Alfaro / Photo from Chicago PoliceBY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch Chicago EditorLuis Alfaro was ordered on $1 million bond Thursday for allegedly setting up a drug deal that left Giovanni Galindo...
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Comment of the Day: "[You] are with your mother now"
Charles Labon was fatally shot this month in the North Lawndale community. Reader "juiceboxgunn" posted this about him:RIP Charlie... my prayers & condolences to your family, I've known you for...
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