Crime
Shooting Reported on Chicago’s Northwest Side
On January 16, 2025, at approximately 4:50 a.m., a 35-year-old woman was fatally shot in the chest during a domestic dispute at her residence in the 5800 block of West Newport Avenue in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. She was transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead.
The victim, a mother of three young children, had reportedly been in an abusive relationship. Neighbors recounted hearing screams and an alarm early that morning. A male suspect, believed to be in a relationship with the victim, was taken into custody for questioning. Ald. Ruth Cruz (30th) confirmed the incident stemmed from a domestic situation.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released the victim’s identity.
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Crime
Two Dead, Two Injured in Marion Shooting; Authorities Identify One Victim as 16-Year-Old Kaiden Allen
MARION, S.C. — Two individuals were killed and two others wounded in a shooting that occurred Thursday night in Marion, prompting a large multi-agency response, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene on Tubello Court following reports of gunfire at approximately 7:21 p.m.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. As of 9:00 p.m., two of the victims were confirmed deceased.
One of the deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Kaiden Allen.
The crime scene remained active late into the night, with updates confirming that it was still being processed as of 10:22 p.m.
A coordinated response involved personnel from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, its K-9 Unit, the Marion and Mullins Police Departments, federal law enforcement agencies, and agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Authorities have not yet released the identities or conditions of the two surviving victims.
Investigators have also not commented on a potential motive or whether any suspects have been identified or taken into custody.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward by calling 843-423-8399. The investigation remains ongoing.