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  • 5254 S. Marshfield Ave. Man Allegedly Confesses To Strangling Cicero Woman

    Travis, 39, of 5254 S. Marshfield Ave., remains in custody at the Cook County Jail after being ordered held without bond June 30 on first-degree murder, home invasion and residential burglary charges.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 8, 2008.

  • 5200 block of South Marshfield Avenue Chicago Man Confesses To January Strangling Of Cicero Woman, Police Say

    Lonzo Travis, 39, of the 5200 block of South Marshfield Avenue, is charged with first-degree murder, home invasion and residential burglary for allegedly breaking into the apartment of Christine Haseltine Jan. 18 and strangling her during a struggle, according to press release from Cicero police.

    Published by NBC 5 on July 8, 2008.

  • Canaryville Canaryville speaks up

    Sneed's letter file was filled with vitriol last week stemming from our item about a recent shooting in Canaryville -- and allegations that a female Chicago Police sergeant may have driven a shooter near the backyard of Michael Sparr Jr., 21, shortly before Sparr was shot on June 22.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 6, 2008.

  • 2000 block of West 52nd St. Metro briefs

    Jeremiah Welsh, 54 days old, was pronounced dead at his home in the 2000 block of West 52nd St. at 9:40 a.m. Friday, the Cook County medical examiner's office said. An autopsy Saturday was inconclusive.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 6, 2008.

  • 50th and Throop 2 Officers Injured In Squad Car Crash

    When the crash occurred, a crowd gathered near the intersection of 50th and Throop streets, Greer said. A man in the crowd, who was in no way involved with the crash, was spotted with a gun.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • 50th and Throop Officers injured in car crash

    They were in an un-marked car at about 11 p.m. Friday at 50th and Throop.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 5, 2008.

  • 5400 block of South Justine Street Man 'badly burned' in BBQ mishap

    The incident happened late Friday in the 5400 block of South Justine Street, Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 5, 2008.

  • Englewood Man dead after South Side shooting

    A man is dead after being shot at least nine times in the South Side's Englewood neighborhood Wednesday night.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 3, 2008.

  • Englewood Man fatally shot during South Side quarrel

    A 31-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday night during a quarrel in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, police said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 3, 2008.

  • Back of the Yards Alsip man dies more than a month after cuts, burns

    Gustavo Ramirez, 24, of Alsip was taken to Stroger Hospital after suffering the injuries shortly before midnight May 31 in the 2300 block of West 47th Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, officials said. Ramirez was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.

  • Back of the Yards Tuesday death of Alsip man injured in May car fire ruled a homicide

    Gustavo Ramirez, 24, of Alsip was taken to Stroger Hospital after suffering the injuries shortly before midnight May 31 in the 2300 block of West 47th Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, officials said. Ramirez was pronounced dead at Stroger on Tuesday evening, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.

  • 2300 block of West 47th Street Alsip man dies more than a month after cuts, burns

    Gustavo Ramirez, 24, of Alsip was taken to Stroger Hospital after suffering the injuries shortly before midnight May 31 in the 2300 block of West 47th Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, officials said. Ramirez was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.

  • 11th Ward Authorities issue warning about fireworks safety

    "The fine for having sparklers is $200 to $500. It is a misdemeanor. Don't use it. That's the big thing. We just don't want people to be injured," said Ald. James Balcer, 11th Ward.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 2, 2008.

  • 2300 block of West 47th Street Tuesday death of Alsip man injured in May car fire ruled a homicide

    Gustavo Ramirez, 24, of Alsip was taken to Stroger Hospital after suffering the injuries shortly before midnight May 31 in the 2300 block of West 47th Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, officials said. Ramirez was pronounced dead at Stroger on Tuesday evening, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 2, 2008.

  • Englewood Man reportedly dead after drive-by shooting

    A man is reportedly dead following a drive-by shooting in the South Side's Englewood neighborhood Wednesday night.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 2, 2008.

  • 5100 block of South Elizabeth Street Boy, 15, wounded in drive-by shooting on South Side

    The boy was on the 5100 block of South Elizabeth Street about 6 p.m. when a red or maroon minivan pulled up and one of the occupants opened fire, police said. The van sped off after the shooting.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on July 1, 2008.

  • West 51st and South Elizabeth Teen In Critical Condition After S. Side Shooting

    The shooting happened about 6 p.m. near West 51st and South Elizabeth streets, according to police News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 1, 2008.

  • 51st and Elizabeth Teen shot, wounded on Chicago's South Side

    Shots rang out just before 6 p.m. at 51st and Elizabeth.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 1, 2008.

  • 51st and Elizabeth 15-year-old critically wounded in shooting

    It happened just before 6 Monday evening at 51st and Elizabeth.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 1, 2008.

  • West 51st and South Elizabeth Teen in critical after South Side shooting

    The shooting happened about 6 p.m. near West 51st and South Elizabeth streets, according to police News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 30, 2008.

  • 4500 block of South Hermitage Did fountain prove fatal?

    Ibarra, of the 4500 block of South Hermitage, went after the ball, submerged and never resurfaced, authorities said. His friends tried to rescue him but couldn't. Just after 8 p.m., police and firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 3700 W. 103rd St.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 28, 2008.

  • 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue Teen who drowned on St. Xavier campus remembered by friends

    Ibarra, of the 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue, was not a St. Xavier student, said campus spokesman Joe Moore. He and friends went to the campus to play volleyball at one of the school's open courts, located near a retention pond.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on June 27, 2008.

  • 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue Teen Charged In Deadly Funeral Shooting

    Charges were approved at 1:30 a.m. for Nino Abraham, of the 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue, who was charged with murder in the fatal shooting Monday of Issac Saucedo, which occurred in the 5800 block of South Archer Avenue, according to police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

  • 4737 S. Hoyne Ave. Teen Charged In Deadly Funeral Shooting

    Saucedo of 4737 S. Hoyne Ave. was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 2:31 p.m. Monday, June 23, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

  • 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue No Bond For Man Charged In Funeral Procession Killing

    Nino Abraham of the 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue appeared before Cook County Judge Maura Slattery-Boyle accused of murdering Issac Saucedo, Cook County State's Attorney's office spokeswoman Tandra Simonton said.

    Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

  • 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue Police, Fire Officials Tried To Save Drowning Teen

    Ibarra lived in the 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue.

    Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

  • 4737 S Hoyne Ave Man Charged in Fatal Funeral Shooting

    Saucedo of 4737 S. Hoyne Ave. was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 2:31 p.m. Monday, June 23, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

    Published by Fox News Chicago on June 27, 2008.

  • W. 47th St. & S. Seeley Ave. Man Charged in Fatal Funeral Shooting

    The van with the green stripe was recovered shortly after the incident near West 47th Street and South Seeley Avenue where it was “dumped,” according to Deering District police, who said Saucedo was allegedly killed as a result of an ongoing conflict between the Two-Sixers and Latin Saints gangs.

    Published by Fox News Chicago on June 27, 2008.

  • 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue Murder charge filed in attack on funeral procession

    Abraham Nino, 18, of the 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue has been charged with first-degree murder, police said. The shooting occurred about 1:40 p.m. Monday when Saucedo, 19, was driving a van in a funeral procession southwest-bound in the 5800 block of South Archer Avenue.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on June 27, 2008.

  • 47th Street and Seeley Avenue Teen Charged In Deadly Funeral Shooting

    The van with the green stripe was recovered shortly after the incident near 47th Street and Seeley Avenue where it was "dumped," according to Deering District police, who said Saucedo was allegedly killed as a result of an ongoing conflict between the Two-Sixers and Latin Saints gangs.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 27, 2008.

  • West 47th Street and South Seeley Avenue No Bond For Man Charged In Funeral Procession Killing

    The van with the green stripe was recovered shortly after the incident near West 47th Street and South Seeley Avenue where it was "dumped," Deering District police said.

    Published by NBC 5 on June 27, 2008.

  • Englewood Simeon's Derrick Rose Is Top NBA Draft Pick

    That hard work has paid off. Tonight Derrick will find out which NBA team he will play for. Everyone in Englewood is rooting for the Bulls.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 26, 2008.

  • West 47th Street and South Seeley Avenue Police Arrest Man Believed Involved With Fatal Funeral Shooting

    The van with the green stripe was recovered shortly after the incident near West 47th Street and South Seeley Avenue where it was "dumped," Deering District police said.

    Published by NBC 5 on June 26, 2008.

  • Englewood 'Remarkable progress' in CPS teacher caliber

    Tiffany Mohiser, a Purdue University graduate who had decent ACT scores, says teaching third grade in an Englewood school was tough. Four fights broke out in her classroom on her first day of work.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 26, 2008.

  • Canaryville A father's anger The cop shop ...

    The shooting early Sunday morning of Michael Sparr Jr., 21, in his Canaryville backyard, has got the cops in a swivet and the neighborhood in a sweat.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 25, 2008.

  • 4737 S. Hoyne Ave. Man shot in funeral procession died of gunshot to arm

    Saucedo, of 4737 S. Hoyne Ave., was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ at 2:31 p.m. Monday, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. An autopsy Tuesday found he died of a gunshot wound to the arm, according to the medical examiner's office.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 24, 2008.

  • West 47th Street and South Seeley Avenue Man shot in funeral procession died of gunshot to arm

    The van with the green stripe was recovered shortly after the incident near West 47th Street and South Seeley Avenue, where it was “dumped,” but the shooter remained at large Tuesday, according to Deering District police, who said Saucedo was killed as a result of an ongoing gang conflict between the Two-Sixers and the Latin Saints.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 24, 2008.

  • 4700 block of South Hoyne Avenue Teen slain in attack on funeral procession

    Sauceda of the 4700 block of South Hoyne Avenue was pronounced dead less than an hour later, the medical examiner's office said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on June 24, 2008.

  • 4700 block of South Hoyne Avenue Teen slain in attack on Southwest Side funeral procession

    Sauceda of the 4700 block of South Hoyne Avenue was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and pronounced dead at 2:31 p.m., a medical examiner's office spokesman said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on June 23, 2008.

  • Englewood Elderly man beaten to death on South Side

    Relatives of a 66-year-old Englewood man who was beaten to death are asking for his killer to come forward. George Huff Jr.'s family says he was attacked while out for a late-night walk. Huff was taken to a hospital, where he died.

    Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 23, 2008.

  • Englewood 2 Men Shot And Killed By Police This Weekend

    Police fatally shot a man Sunday night in the Englewood neighborhood in the second South Side police-involved shooting of the day.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 23, 2008.

  • Englewood Police Kill 2 Men In Separate Shootings

    Police fatally shot a man Sunday night outside his Englewood home in the second fatal police-involved shooting of the day in the city and the eighth police-involved shooting since June 11.

    Published by NBC 5 on June 23, 2008.

  • Englewood Wide reach of mortgage crisis hits home

    Leon, 51, defaulted on a $283,000 mortgage on an Englewood two-flat. His family lives in one unit. He rents out the other.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 22, 2008.

  • Gage Park 59 Hours: A Sun-Times special report on violence

    Simeon Wilson opened his first business, a Family Dollar, in Gage Park, one of the South Side's most crime-ridden stretches. He wasn't afraid. The neighborhood around 59th and Maplewood reminds him of his teenage days, back when he was a Gangster Disciple in Cabrini-Green.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 21, 2008.

  • Englewood Boy, 15, Shot On South Side

    A 15-year-old boy was shot early Saturday in the South Side's Englewood neighborhood. An unidentified gunman shot the boy at about 1:05 a.m. in the 2100 block of West 70th Place, police said.

    Published by NBC 5 on June 21, 2008.

  • Englewood Boy, 15, shot on South Side

    A 15-year-old boy was shot early Saturday in the South Side’s Englewood neighborhood.

    Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 21, 2008.

  • Englewood 5-6 Foot Alligator Found in Chicago River

    A husband attempting to defend his recently-stabbed wife fatally shot another man early Friday in the South Side’s Englewood neighborhood.

    Published by Fox News Chicago on June 20, 2008.

  • Englewood Husband Fatally Shoots Man After Wife Stabbed

    A husband attempting to defend his recently-stabbed wife fatally shot another man early Friday in the South Side’s Englewood neighborhood.

    Published by Fox News Chicago on June 20, 2008.

  • 2000 block of West 49th Place. City violence leaves 2 teens dead, 1 hurt

    Hernandez's fresh start with Tzintzun and his wife was to begin Sunday. But about 8 p.m. Tuesday, the recent 8th-grade graduate was fatally shot by a gunman on a bicycle in the 2000 block of West 49th Place.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on June 19, 2008.

  • 4900 block of South Seeley Avenue City violence leaves 2 teens dead, 1 hurt

    Hernandez lived with his mother and two younger brothers in the 4900 block of South Seeley Avenue, Tzintzun said.

    Published by Chicago Tribune on June 19, 2008.