Police have since named 15-year-old Demi Galvin and 18-year-old Yasmeen Scott, both from Niles, as the deceased victims in the incident. David Brown is resigning from the police department effective March 16. "This kind of event is unacceptable to every person in this community," Biss said. The group which CHICAGO A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the head while inside a residence in the citys Hyde Park neighborhood. Additionally, police said they had not asked prosecutors for an arrest warrant following the search. However, it is worth remembering that Chicago has experienced late-season winter storms in the past, producing major snow and ice just days after unseasonably warm temperatures. Bruno maintained that Goldtrap and Niles were like brothers and saw each other on a regular basis. Two Berrien County police officers will not face criminal charges for shooting and killing a Niles man who told the officers to shoot him and said he was "ready to die" before he . +1 (217)355-0077. According to police, an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman had exited the three-story apartment building and gotten into a car in the parking lot to the south when they were approached by a gunman who fired into their car. "Additional information will be released when we are able, and it is appropriate to do so," police said. The victim was shot in the face A mother and her two sons are changing the face of cannapreneurship in a city that has notoriously locked Black owners out of the lucrative industry. Website. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Niles man charged in armed carjacking, robbery on Chicago's Northwest Side, Lori Lightfoot ripped for reportedly blaming re-election loss on race, gender: 'She's an utter failure', 2 charged with murder of 22-year-old man on West Side, Top Cop David Brown Resigns After Lightfoot Defeat. The Cook County Medical Examiners Office identified him as Erik Esquivel. NILES, Mich. Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a mass shooting in Niles Tuesday night. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Niles Township High School District 219 is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Niles North High School Senior, Carl Dennison. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. ", Michael Ruiz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. "This incident appears to be a targeted attack and the investigation does not indicate a continued threat to the public," Evanston Police Cmdr. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday. Officers. This will be a painful time of grieving and healing for so many.As a city, we simply have to do better. ", Tim Bliefnick speaks with a deputy as investigators search his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. ST. JOSEPH - Berrien County Commissioners are speeding up the process of how they can share some of . It happened at about 4:00 a.m. Police were on patrol in the area, when they heard a shot in the parking lot at Chasers Bar and Moses Maldonado, 21, and Nicholas Samudio, 22, were arrested Sunday in the 2700 block of South Homan. Showers' husband, Pernell Showers, told CBS 2 she had just picked up their daughter from work and was parking her car when another car came by and shot her. All rights reserved. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. She had her third child during spring break of her final semester and worked as a traveling nurse during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. 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His brother, Matt had an idea of when that change would come, though. Mokhtar Hamed, 22, is accused of stealing belongings and a vehicle from a 21-year-old man at gunpoint on Dec. 23 in the 2600 block of North Sayre Avenue, according to police. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A police officer was wounded, and a second person was shot dead Sunday afternoon, prompting a standoff in a neighborhood just outside Dupo, Illinois. The co-owner of the gas station across the street from the shooting scene said violence is moving east and north across Evanston. ", Becky Bliefnick poses with her three sons. I would describe it more of a business relationship, Crouch said. URBANA A Roselle man is in police custody accused of the attempted murder of a motorist in a random shooting on North Prospect Avenue in the fall of 2021. NILES, Ill. A shooting at a bar in Niles has injured one man. Woman robbed at knife-point outside Niles Walmart, police say Niles police release video of van involved in deadly hit-and-run Car plows into Niles house after crash Car strikes body lying in. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear to partly cloudy. The building is across the street from a CVS store in Niles, and is also close to Glenview. "It is important to remember that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Mokhtar Hamed, 22, is accused of stealing. Police are asking anyone with information in the case to call them directly at 217-228-4470 or anonymously through the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers at 217-228-4474. The Niles Police Department says the shooting happened near the intersection at Sixth and. MAINE TOWNSHIP, IL An 18-year-old man is dead and an 18-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shooting outside an apartment building on Thursday evening, police said. According to the current extended forecast from the Weather Channel, high temperatures will be in the 50s again on Wednesday (3/1) throughout northern Illinois but will drop into the upper 30s on Thursday before a potential winter storm moves into the region. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. "Search warrants are a normal part of the investigative process. "My only surprise is that it took this long to do.". She also testified that he cleaned the van that day. The overall voter turnout was similar to 2019 and 2015, but a lot more voters chose to mail in their ballots. Need to borrow $5 for some cigarettes.. 2020 Niles trial:Dickson double murder, arson trial ends in hung jury. CHICAGO, IL 13 HOURS AGO ABC 7 Chicago The verdict was reached Monday night in Dickson County Circuit Court after about three hours of deliberation and five days in court. Becky Bliefnick pictured with her family on Halloween in 2018. Last night, five people between the ages of 14 and 18 were shot on Green Bay near Asbury. Investigators said the murders were due to an argument over pills, which both Niles and Goldtrap sold. The gruesome discovery was made by a family member of 41-year-old Rebecca Bliefnick on 23 February . The boy has been charged with a local ordinance violation for disorderly conduct, according to a statement from Niles police. He graduated from the University of Illinois in December 2020 with a degree in kinesiology and had hoped to attend graduate school with plans to become an athletic trainer. Story tips can be sent to michael.ruiz@fox.com and on Twitter: @mikerreports, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Most of all, we must recognize that every act of violence has devastating consequences that ripple into all of our lives.The ugly truth is that a tragedy of this magnitude can sometimes desensitize people, owing to the temptation to shield one's eyes from this kind of trauma. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Driver strikes Sheriff's Police car carrying two officers, who were injured. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Cook County Sheriffs Police at 708-865-4896. Ryan Glew said. (MuddyRiverNews.com). Days after Illinois police found a nurse and mother of three gunned down in her Quincy home, they served a search warrant at the house of her estranged husband roughly a mile away. Anthony Burns is charged in a shooting outside the Music Box Club in Niles, Illinois, on Sept. 22, 2019. . Up the street in a key Evanston commercial area, shoppers shared their disbelief at the violence. The man was shot in the head and the woman suffered a gunshot wound to her arm, police said. During that grocery store trip, Niles testified, Goldtrap cut his finger on a broken jar of strawberry jelly. Regina Whitaker, 32, is accused of being part of a group who battered and seriously wounded a 44-year-old woman with a "dangerous weapon" on Nov. 25 in the 2200 block of South Pulaski Road, police said. Sentencing date is set for June 24. A parole panel ruled that Sirhan lacks insight into what led him to shoot the U.S. senator and Democratic presidential candidate. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Police concluded that there was no immediate threat to the school, and the building was opened to students on Monday, Gill said. Fundraisers for him have netted in excess of $100,000 to help with the costs of his continued rehabilitation. NILES, Mich. (WNDU) - Police are investigating a shooting that killed two teens and injured three other people late Tuesday night in Niles. Market data provided by Factset. Former aide to disgraced Cook Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski had pleaded guilty to bribing multiple public officials in several schemes that spanned years. The shooting happened around 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in the 4500 block of South Drexel. He is the estranged husband of 41 . We must connect our youth with the services they need. Follow FOX 17: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - YouTube. Jan. 1 12:26 a.m. 1130 block S. 11th, alarm-burglary 12:41 a.m. 500 block Union, gun shots . Criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh on the prosecution laying out closing arguments and his predictions for the remainder of the trial. Police said she was found shot to death in her Quincy home on Feb. 23, 2023. The shooting occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on April 22 in a parking lot next to the building in the 9600 block of North Greenwood Avenue, just south of Greenwood and Milwaukee Avenues in. "During a criminal investigation it is not unusual to obtain and serve numerous search warrants for a variety of reasons," police said. Investigators served a search warrant at an Illinois home on March 1, 2023 in connection with the shooting death of Becky Bliefnick, who was found deceased in her own home on Feb. 23. 2 killed, 1 injured in crash on I-94 northbound ramp from 71st Street. "So what happened last night was kind of shock for me. Both were taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge where the man was pronounced dead, police said. Niles said he lent the van to Goldtrap one day so he could buy groceries for his children. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. NILES, Mich.---. Those with knowledge related to the shooting are urged to connect with investigators at 269-683-1313 or by texting TIPNILESPD with a message to 274637. All rights reserved. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Last night, we lost Carl Dennison, a senior who was a lively, energetic soul who will be missed by all of us. Tim Bliefnick speaks with a deputy as investigators search his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was a senior at Niles North High School. Niles police continue to investigate the incident, working with school administrators. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Becky Bliefnick poses with her three sons. This is the 6th homicide in Evanston this year - more than any other year in the last two decades. "It is terrifying and I think someone needs to address it, break it apart and see where it is all stemming from," Evanston resident Valerie Overleigh said. EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A shooting in north suburban Evanston Sunday night left one teenager dead and four others wounded, police said. CHICAGO (AP) A Chicago police officer was shot Wednesday afternoon in the Gage Park neighborhood on the city's southwest side, authorities said. May this moment of pain spur the action needed to create real peace in Evanston. When do they dye the Chicago River Green? All those disqualify him from legally possessing a gun. All rights reserved. He was a 17-year-old senior at Niles North High School. "As part of the warrant service, an individual was temporarily detained in the 2000 block of Hampshire and released," police said in a statement Wednesday. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. (MuddyRiverNews.com). Crouch also focused on the text messages between Niles and Goldtrap on April 13 evening. According to a press release . One of them passed away and another is in critical condition. He is the estranged husband of 41-year-old nurse and mother of three Becky Bliefnick, who was found dead in her home on Feb. 23. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. The woman, who did not want to give her name, said the victims had lived in the apartment for less than a year. The suspect . Police were called just after 11:35 p.m. to the 600. Investigators served a search warrant at an Illinois home on March 1, 2023 in connection with the shooting death of Becky Bliefnick, who was found deceased in her own home on Feb. 23. He has been identified to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office as 17-year-old Carl Dennison. Police left without making any arrests but said they temporarily detained someone during the execution of a search warrant in connection with the shooting death of his estranged wife, Becky Bliefnick. I understand that instinct, but we will only solve this problem when we all give it the attention and priority it requires.I commit to conduct myself consistent with that principle, and I want to thank the Evanston Police Department and other City of Evanston staff who have been tirelessly dedicating themselves to the resolution of this case in that same spirit.Again, my heart is with the victims, with their families, loved ones, and friends, and with our whole community. CHICAGO Perhaps the best way to start your day is to enjoy a piece of fruit as you get washed up for your day. FULL STATEMENT FROM NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 219. Crouch said the text was a step in covering up the murders. The shooting happened in the 5500 block of West Lemoyne Avenue in the Austin neighborhood around 9:50 p.m. Chicago police say the victim, identified as 55-year-old Tracey Allen Showers by the Medical Examiner's Office, was exiting her vehicle when shots were fired in the area. Rebecca "Becky" Bliefnick, 41, was discovered dead with gunshot wounds on Feb. 23, according to the Quincy Police Department. Chicago Board of Elections' Max Bever says 214,000 vote by mail applications were filed, which was the most they've ever had for a municipal election. Religious candles and balloons mark the spot where 18-year-old Erik Esquivel was killed and his 18-year-old girlfriend was injured in an April 22 shooting outside their parking building on the 9600 block of North Greenwood Road in unincorporated Maine Township near Niles. I have heard on the news and something about the kids, but unfortunately, things happen.". (Jennifer Johnson / Pioneer Press). He just didnt know when. Low 31F. Brown released a statement Wednesday saying that he accepted a job opportunity in Texas. Officer down, officer down!: 911 call from scene where Chicago cop shot, left very critical on Southwest Side, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. The medical examiners office on Friday ruled his death a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. An online obituary describes Becky Bliefnick as a devout Catholic devoted to her family and serving the community. Chicago Police Supt. Our hearts are broken today. The mayoral candidate said he wants to ensure that our schools are fully supported and funded, and Chicagoans have reliable transportation, good-paying jobs, affordable housing and can own their own homes. (WANE) A person is in custody following a shooting that left a man in critical condition late Monday evening. FOX 32 Chicago CHICAGO - A Niles man is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last December in the Montclare neighborhood. Police responded to shooting scene around 7:17 p.m. after. Niles was found guilty of two counts of premeditated murder and two counts of felony murder all first-degree murder counts in the death of John "Chris" Goldtrap, 27, and Lisa Wade Mackenzie McDonald, 23, onApril 2015 at their Dickson duplex residence. The Niles Police Department says the shooting happened near the intersection at Sixth and Eagle streets at around 11:30 p.m. Were told a group of individuals went up to a home in the area and fired rounds into it. 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And with 34.1% of the vote in Round One, Paul Vallas is clearly the front-runner. Police said their investigation does not indicate further danger to the public and no suspects are in custody. Experts say Brandon Johnson must reunite progressives and make better inroads with Black voters to beat him. Although cannabis use was still incredibly taboo at the time (early 2000s), he always knew there would be a shift in public perception about its usage. Police left without making any arrests but said they temporarily detained someone during the execution of a search warrant in connection with the shooting death of his estranged wife, Becky Bliefnick. The three others were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. April 2015 at their Dickson duplex residence, Dickson double murder, arson trial ends in hung jury, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "No arrests have been made related to this investigation. 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