Chicago Police
Coverage of Chicago Police in the Nexus archive.
- West Side gyro restaurant damaged as smash-and-grab thieves attempt to steal ATM, Chicago police say
A West Side gyro restaurant was heavily damaged after thieves smashed the front glass and attempted to steal an ATM, according to Chicago police.
- 2 women found dead in Bucktown ID'd; police investigating
Two women were found dead in Bucktown on Chicago's Northwest Side, prompting a death investigation by police.
- 2 hospitalized after shooting, crash on South Side
Two people were hospitalized after a shooting and subsequent crash on Chicago's South Side overnight. The incident occurred just before 9:30 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of West 87th Street in Auburn Gresham, with one victim identified as a 56-year-old man.
- Man injured in Gresham shooting involved in crash on way to hospital, police say
A man injured in a South Side shooting on Friday night was involved in a crash while traveling to the hospital, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred in Chicago, with police confirming the connection between the shooting and the subsequent crash.
- Motorcycle crash leaves woman dead, 9-year-old girl critically injured in West Englewood: police
A South Side motorcycle crash in West Englewood left a woman dead and a 9-year-old girl critically injured on Friday night, according to Chicago police.
- Man found shot to death in Roseland, police say
A man was found shot to death on the South Side of Roseland on Friday night, according to Chicago police. The incident was reported by local authorities.
- Chicago police seize dozens of firearms from Bridgeport home after domestic dispute
Chicago police seized multiple firearms from a Bridgeport home after a domestic dispute, according to witnesses and police. The incident occurred on Sunday and involved a domestic altercation.
- Man seriously injured in hit-and-run crash near Maggie Daley Park
A man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash near Maggie Daley Park on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago around 11:40 p.m. Police are investigating and searching for the driver responsible for striking the victim.
- 2 critically injured in overnight shooting on Far South Side
Two 35-year-old men were critically injured in a shooting on Chicago's Far South Side overnight in the 11600 block of South Ada Street, with police investigating the incident in West Pullman. The victims were found inside a parked gray vehicle.
- 35-year-old man killed in apparent drive-by shooting in Woodlawn, according to Chicago police
A 35-year-old man was killed in an apparent drive-by shooting in Woodlawn, Chicago's South Side, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred Wednesday night.
- 2 critically wounded in West Pullman shooting, Chicago police say
Two men were shot and critically wounded in a shooting in West Pullman Thursday morning, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred in the West Pullman area of Chicago.
- Police Share Video Of Person Of Interest In Fatal Shooting Of CTA Employee In Roseland
Chicago police released surveillance video of a suspect in the fatal shooting of CTA employee Thomas Kevin Barlow in Roseland. Barlow was shot around 4 a.m. on June 29, and the suspect fled in his car, which was later recovered. The video shows a man in a grey hooded sweatshirt with a Chicago Bears claw logo near the scene.
- After Mass Shooting Linked To Teen Takeover, West Siders Say ‘All Hands On Deck’ Needed
Chicago police and local nonprofits are establishing an emergency assistance center in Garfield Park to support victims of violence following a mass shooting linked to a teen gathering. The incident, which occurred during an Independence Day event, left seven teens and young adults shot, including one in critical condition.
- Motorcycle driver critically injured in NW Side hit-and-run, Chicago police say
A motorcycle driver was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Northwest Side Wednesday morning, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred without additional details provided about the involved parties or circumstances beyond the collision.
- Chicago police break up large gathering in Back of the Yards hours after deadly shooting
Chicago police dispersed a large teen gathering in the Back of the Yards neighborhood late Tuesday night, following a deadly shooting hours earlier.
- Woman, 66, shot in crossfire while waiting for ride in Englewood
A 66-year-old woman was shot and critically wounded while waiting for a ride in Englewood, Chicago. The incident occurred Tuesday night, according to Chicago police.
- Suspect charged in November shooting that killed 61-year-old man in Auburn Gresham gangway: police
A suspect has been charged with fatally shooting a 61-year-old man in a gangway in Auburn Gresham (South Side) in November, according to Chicago police.
- Police looking for person of interest in CTA worker's killing near South Side facility
Chicago police are seeking a person of interest in the shooting death of a CTA worker near a South Side facility. Surveillance video of the suspect was released by authorities.
- Chicago police seek person of interest in deadly shooting of CTA employee
Chicago police are seeking a person of interest in a deadly shooting involving a CTA employee. Area Two Detectives are leading the investigation.
- Man fatally shot on Near North Side
A 40-year-old man was fatally shot multiple times in the body on the Near North Side of Chicago around 2:10 a.m. Tuesday. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and area detectives are investigating the incident.
- Man, 40, killed in Old Town shooting, Chicago police say
A 40-year-old man was shot and killed in Old Town by Chicago police on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in the Old Town area of Chicago.
- Man injured after argument leads to stabbing on Southwest Side overnight
A man was injured in a stabbing following an argument at a residence on Chicago's Southwest Side overnight. A woman has been taken into custody, and the incident occurred in the 1600 block of West 67th Street in West Englewood around 10:20 p.m.
- Chicago crime: Boy, 13, shot in drive-by; several hurt in separate Monday night attacks
A 13-year-old boy was shot in a drive-by in Chicago on Monday evening, and several people were injured in separate violent attacks. Chicago police are investigating the incidents.
- Drive-by shooter injures 13-year-old boy in Portage Park, police say
A drive-by shooter injured a 13-year-old boy in Portage Park on the city's Northwest Side on Monday evening, according to Chicago police.
- Boy, 13, shot in Portage Park
A 13-year-old boy was shot in the leg by a dark-colored SUV in Portage Park. He was hospitalized in good condition, and no arrests have been made.
- 3 wounded in Humboldt Park shooting
Three people were wounded in a shooting in Humboldt Park, Chicago, after an argument turned physical. A 52-year-old man, a 25-year-old man, and a 45-year-old woman were injured and taken to Stroger and Mt. Sinai Hospitals. The attacker fled on foot, and no arrests were reported.
- Suspect shoots woman, 2 men during argument on Humboldt Park sidewalk: police
A suspect shot three people, including a woman and two men, during an argument on a sidewalk in Humboldt Park's Northwest Side on Monday evening, according to Chicago police.
- SWAT standoff underway after suspect shoots at car, runs into South Shore residential building: CPD
A standoff with SWAT and Chicago police is underway after a shooting suspect shot at a car and ran into a South Side residential building on Monday afternoon.
- Cook County's heat-related death toll at 4
Cook County's heat-related death toll has risen to four, with three identified victims and a fourth 69-year-old male in Evanston. All four deaths were linked to health conditions exacerbated by recent extreme heat. Health officials had warned about the dangers of prolonged heat for vulnerable populations.
- Man found fatally shot inside Austin home
A 31-year-old man was found fatally shot inside a home on the West Side of Chicago in the 600 block of North Latrobe Avenue. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital but later died, and Area 4 detectives are investigating the incident.
- Man fatally stabbed after argument in West Englewood; 1 in custody
A 72-year-old man was fatally stabbed during an argument in West Englewood on Chicago's South Side early Monday. The incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. on South Laflin Street, and a 38-year-old man was taken into custody. The victim died at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
- Man found fatally shot in West Englewood
A man was found fatally shot in West Englewood on Chicago's South Side early Monday. He was discovered at 12:40 a.m. in the 7300 block of South Racine Avenue and later pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Chicago police confirmed the incident and noted that Area 1 detectives are investigating.
- 1 injured in Chicago Riverwalk stabbing, police say
A man was injured in a stabbing at the Chicago Riverwalk on Sunday night, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred in the Chicago Riverwalk area.
- 1 killed in Englewood shooting, Chicago police say
A man was killed in a shooting in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago on Monday morning, according to police.
- Quick Tip: Imposter scam alert
ABC7 I-Team warns about an imposter scam where criminals target seniors by posing as tech support and government officials. Chicago police have reported this scam activity.
- Man found fatally shot in West Garfield Park
A 33-year-old man was fatally shot in West Garfield Park, Chicago, and was found with multiple gunshot wounds around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday. He was taken to Stroger Hospital but was later pronounced dead; no arrests have been made.
- Man wanted in connection with deadly drive-by shooting in Chatham, police say
Chicago police are seeking public assistance to identify a man wanted in connection with a deadly South Side shooting. The incident occurred last week in Chatham, according to police statements.
- 7 shot, mostly teens, in West Garfield Park
Seven people, mostly teenagers, were shot in West Garfield Park, Chicago. A 17-year-old girl was critically injured, while six others were treated in good condition. No arrests have been made.
- Man found shot to death on West Garfield Park sidewalk, police say
A man was found shot to death on a West Garfield Park sidewalk in Chicago early Sunday morning, according to police.
- Delta flight hit by firework while landing on Fourth of July
A Delta flight was struck by a firework during landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July. The pilot reported a loud bang, and air traffic control confirmed multiple reports of fireworks, with the city planning to notify Chicago Police. The plane landed safely and was undergoing evaluation.