Author: Edward Campbell

A dispute on Chicago’s West Side turned violent Saturday afternoon when a 19-year-old man allegedly opened fire during an argument, leaving another man with a gunshot wound to the neck, according to police. Trequan Odom, a Chicago resident, faces several felony charges in connection with the shooting, including attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm in an occupied building, and obstruction of justice or destroying evidence. The shooting was reported around 12:25 p.m. in the 5100 block of West Monroe Street, where investigators say the victim and Odom were involved in an argument. According to…

An off-duty Hammond police officer has been placed on administrative leave following a crash that killed another driver, authorities confirmed Sunday. Indiana State Police are handling the investigation to determine what led to the deadly collision. The Hammond Police Department has not released details about when or where the crash occurred. The identity of the deceased driver and the circumstances surrounding the collision have also not been made public in the department’s announcement. Officials said Indiana State Police responded at the direction of Hammond’s police chief and have taken full responsibility for the investigation. The move places the inquiry outside…

Two Boston police officers were taken to a local hospital Sunday evening after being injured while attempting to take a person into custody, according to the department. The incident occurred around 7:31 p.m. on October 18, when officers assigned to Boston’s South End district encountered a person who police said had been recognized in connection with larceny incidents reported earlier that day. Both officers received medical attention for injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. Officials have not disclosed exactly how the officers were hurt or provided further details about the encounter. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, including whether…

Two young children are recovering after being seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Half Moon Bay, California, and a 37-year-old San Francisco man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The collision happened around 5:45 p.m. Saturday near Grandview Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The children, both 6 years old, were riding a bicycle when a vehicle struck them. Authorities said the driver left the scene following the collision, prompting an investigation to identify the vehicle and locate the person behind the wheel. Both children suffered serious injuries…

A quiet early Saturday morning in Mesquite, Texas, turned into a police investigation after a resident reportedly encountered someone entering their home and opened fire, leaving the suspected intruder wounded. Officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Brushwood Lane at approximately 4:15 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man outside the residence suffering from a gunshot wound and began providing first aid. Investigators said the incident began when the home’s residents woke up to loud banging sounds. One resident went to investigate and allegedly saw someone entering the property. The resident…

A pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk at a Modesto intersection, prompting police to close the area while they investigated the crash. The collision occurred at Coffee Road and Floyd Avenue, where officers responded to reports of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian. Police said the person was crossing the intersection within the marked crosswalk when the vehicle struck them. Emergency responders transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released details about the person’s identity or the extent of their injuries. The crash led…

A workplace argument in Medley, Florida, ended in a deadly shooting after an 81-year-old employee allegedly opened fire on his boss following a confrontation about sleeping on the job. When police arrived, the suspect was reportedly outside the business, riding a tricycle around the parking lot. Jose Lopez has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 61-year-old Delio Trasobares, who owned Metro Express, the business where the shooting allegedly occurred. The incident took place on the morning of October 14. Investigators say a dispute over workplace behavior escalated into violence, leaving Trasobares critically wounded and prompting an emergency…

A 24-year-old Illinois woman managed to escape a frightening argument with her boyfriend by climbing down from a third-floor balcony. But when she returned to the apartment to collect her belongings, the situation turned deadly. Anthony Jimenez, 28, has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Jessica Reyes, in Villa Park, a suburb west of Chicago. The sentence follows Jimenez’s guilty plea to first-degree murder in April 2026. The fatal stabbing happened on July 17, 2024, inside an apartment on South Michigan Avenue. Prosecutors said the couple had been arguing earlier that morning, and…

A 5-year-old girl died after police found her unresponsive inside her family’s home in Queens, New York, following a 911 call in which her mother allegedly told dispatchers she had killed her daughter. Francis Cabello, 32, is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of her daughter, Fabiana Cabello Singh. Prosecutors say the child was found seriously injured on October 14, 2026, after officers responded to the family’s home in the Richmond Hill neighborhood. Cabello was taken into custody and remains jailed without bail. She pleaded not guilty during her initial court appearance, and the case is moving…

A California woman’s disappearance took a disturbing turn after investigators discovered that her burned remains had been identified and her husband was accused of killing her. Authorities say the man initially claimed that federal immigration agents had taken his wife while she stepped outside to collect the mail. Gurinder Gill, 28, has been charged with murder in the death of his wife, Jasmine Gill, 30, whose disappearance was reported in Sacramento County in early October 2026. According to investigators, Gurinder told authorities that Jasmine had been wearing white pajamas with polka dots when she went outside to retrieve the mail…