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David Twine sentenced to 12 years in prison for fatally shooting friend in...
David Twine / Photo from Chicago PoliceBY LEEANN SHELTON Sun-Times MediaDavid Twine was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday after he pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his friend in Beverly in...
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New murder hot spot: Hip Logan Square
BY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch ChicagoLogan Square has long been known for its public art projects and, more recently, for its trendy restaurants and bustling bars.Lately, it’s also become one of the...
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UPDATE: Chicago Police statement on violence in Logan Square
On Friday, Homicide Watch Chicago reported that the Logan Square community has recorded five murders so far this year, putting it in a tie for third among Chicago's 77 official community areas.Chicago...
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Nicole Towns shot to death leaving Roseland party
Nicole M. Towns was killed when a gunman opened fire at a group leaving a Roseland party Friday night.The group had just left a party in the 9300 block of South LaSalle Street when a gunman opened fire...
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Javante Linson fatally shot in McKinely Park
Javante Linson was found shot to death in the McKinley Park neighborhood early Saturday.Linson, 18, was found shot multiple times in a gangway in the 3400 block of South Hamilton Avenue about 1 a.m.,...
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Tim Triplett, former prep basketball standout, shot to death in East Garfield...
Tim Triplett / Sun-Times file photoBY MICHAEL O'BRIEN, MICHAEL LANSU AND REEMA AMIN Chicago Sun-TimesOn the spot where they found Tim Triplett, wounded and dying, a single white candle stood Monday...
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WEEK IN REVIEW: Ten shot dead throughout Chicago
BY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch ChicagoTen people were shot to death throughout Chicago last week.Four of the killings happened over the weekend, when at least 22 other people were wounded by...
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PHOTOS: Memorial for former Marshall star Tim Triplett
Former West Side basketball star Tim Triplett, 20, was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. A memorial was was erected in his honor where he was shot in the 3500 block...
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Bernadette Glomski strangled at Logan Square home
Authorities are looking for the family of a 58-year-old woman found strangled nearly two weeks ago in the Logan Square community.Bernadette Glomski was found dead at her home in the 2500 block of West...
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Comment of the Day: "That was my best friend ... she knew me better than anyone"
Jennifer Ponton, 24, was fatally shot April 15 in the Uptown community. Reader "s" posted this about her:that was my best friend.. she knew me better than anyone.. so inoccent..2 baby girls.. she would...
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George Evans charged with reckless homicide in fatal Chatham crash
George Evans / Photo from Chicago PoliceBY LEEANN SHELTON Sun-Times Media WireA motorist accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian in the Chatham neighborhood Sunday has been charged with reckless...
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Ivan Kennedy shot dead Riverdale community
Ivan S. Kennedy was killed in a Riverdale community shooting that left another man wounded Tuesday afternoon.The men were in the 13200 block of South Forrestville Avenue when a group walked up and one...
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Prosecutors: George Evans crashed into woman at 90 mph
George Evans / Photo from Chicago PoliceMATT McCALL Homicide Watch ChicagoAfter running over a woman Sunday night in the Chatham, the motorist was seen laughing on a cell phone as he stood over her...
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Comment of the Day: "Wished he would've let his hoop dreams get him away from...
Former Marshall high school basketball star Tim Triplett was shot to death April 26 in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. Reader "warrmack" posted this about him:Wished he would've let his hoop...
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Eric Washington fatally shot in University Village
Eric Washington was shot to death near his University Village home Wednesday afternoon.Washington, 25 was shot in the abdomen and back while standing in a parking lot in the 1200 block of West...
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Ismael Lopez killed in Back of the Yards shooting
A Berwyn man was fatally shot in the Back of the Yards neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.Ismael Lopez was in the 4800 block of South Winchester Avenue when a gunman in a passing red truck opened fired...
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Comment of the Day: "My son knew him and his death is really bothering him"
Amari Sutton, 16, was fatally shot April 23 in the South Shore community. Reader "Kendra S." posted this about him:I want to send my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to everyone that knew and...
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Boshaun Jackson fatally shot on Lake Shore Drive in Uptown
Boshaun Jackson was fatally shot on Lake Shore Drive early Thursday in the Uptown neighborhood.Jackson, 27, was driving in the 4800 block of North Lake Shore Drive when somebody shot him in the chest...
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Police: One less April murder, but killings still up 18 percent
BY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch ChicagoChicago Police reported one less murder and three fewer shootings last month compared to April 2014.While April violence remained relatively unchanged, a surge in...
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Kelvin Davis fatally shot in Greater Grand Crossing
Kelvin L. Davis was fatally shot in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood Friday evening.Davis, 24, was standing on a sidewalk in the 1300 block of East 75th Street when a gunman in a passing gray...
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