On Sunday, Quenton Harvest, 18, of 9215 S. Drexel Ave., was fatally shot at 3134 W. 59th St., according to the medical examiner’s office.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 8, 2008.

Police reportedly shot Rios while responding to another shooting at 6057 S. Kedzie Ave., where 21-year-old James Sorensen was fatally shot. Sorensen, of 3521 W. 73rd Pl...

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 8, 2008.

...6057 S. Kedzie Ave., where 21-year-old James Sorensen was fatally shot. Sorensen, of 3521 W. 73rd Pl., was later pronounced dead at Holy Cross Hospital at 3:33 a.m., according to...

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 8, 2008.

Dewana Dall, of 6616 S. Troy St., was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:55 a.m., according to a Cook County Medical Examiner’s office spokesman, who said Dall was a battery victim.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 7, 2008.

...Street about 7 a.m., police News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor said. Dewana Dall, of 6616 S. Troy St., was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:55 a.m., according to a Cook...

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 7, 2008.

Police said the unidentified man was involved in another shooting in the 6100 block of South Kedzie. When Chicago Lawn officers who were responding to a call of shots fired in the area went to the scene, the man confronted them with a gun, police said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 7, 2008.

On Sunday, Quenton Harvest, 18, of the 9200 block of S. Drexel Ave., was fatally shot at 3134 W. 59th St., according to the medical examiner’s office.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 7, 2008.

About 2:15 a.m., Chicago Police fatally shot 25-year-old Jose Rios in the 6100 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Rios, of the 2100 block of S. Atchison Ave. in Whiting, Ind., was pronounced dead at 5:50 a.m. Sunday at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 7, 2008.

Police reportedly shot Rios while responding to another shooting at 6057 S. Kedzie Ave., where 21-year-old James Sorensen was fatally shot.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 7, 2008.

Sorensen, of the 3500 block of W. 73rd Pl., was later pronounced dead at Holy Cross Hospital at 3:33 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, which said the two shootings are related.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 7, 2008.

Dewana Dall, of the 6600 block of S. Troy St., was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:55 a.m., according to a Cook County Medical Examiner’s office spokesman, who said Dall was a battery victim.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 7, 2008.

About 2:15 a.m., James Sorensen, 21, was fatally shot in a possible gang-related confrontation at 6057 S. Kedzie Ave., according to a police source, who said the shooting happened while the man was walking on the sidewalk. It was not a drive-by, police said.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 7, 2008.

Sorensen, of 3521 W. 73rd Pl., was later pronounced dead at Holy Cross Hospital at 3:33 a.m., the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 7, 2008.

Jose Rios, 25, of 2141 S. Atchison Ave. in Whiting, Ind., was shot at 6154 S. Troy St. and pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 5:50 a.m., according to the medical examiner’s office.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 7, 2008.

About 2:15 a.m., James Sorensen, 21, was fatally shot in a possible gang-related confrontation at 6057 S. Kedzie Ave., according to a police source, who said the shooting happened while the man was walking on the sidewalk. It was not a drive-by, police said.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 7, 2008.

Sorensen, of 3521 W. 73rd Pl., was later pronounced dead at Holy Cross Hospital at 3:33 a.m., the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 7, 2008.

Jose Rios, 25, of 2141 S. Atchison Ave. in Whiting, Ind., was shot at 6154 S. Troy St. and pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 5:50 a.m., according to the medical examiner’s office.

Published by Fox News Chicago on July 7, 2008.

James Sorensen, 21, was fatally shot in a possible gang-related confrontation at 6057 S. Kedzie Ave., according to a police source, who said the shooting happened while the man was walking on the sidewalk. It was not a drive-by, police said.

Published by NBC 5 on July 7, 2008.

At about 2:15 a.m., a Chicago Lawn District police unit responded to a call of shots fired in the 6100 block of South Kedzie Avenue, according to police News Affairs.

Published by NBC 5 on July 7, 2008.

Jose Rios, 25, Whiting, Ind., was shot at 6154 S. Troy St. and pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 5:50 a.m., according to the medical examiner's office.

Published by NBC 5 on July 7, 2008.

Authorities say a man shot by Chicago police in the South Side's Marquette Park neighborhood has died from his injuries.

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

Chicago's Independent Police Review Authority is investigating two officer involved shootings over the holiday weekend. One of them resulted in a fatality. The latest happened early Sunday morning in the 6100 block of South Kedzie.

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

At approximately 2:13 a.m., a Chicago Lawn District unit responded to a call of shots fired on the 6100 block of South Kedzie Avenue, according to police News Affairs.

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

The shooting occurred about 12:12 a.m. on the 3100 block of West 59th Street, according to police News Affairs.

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

At about 2:13 a.m., police responded to a call of shots fired in the 6100 block of South Kedzie Avenue, the Chicago Police News Affairs office said in a release. Police and an armed person exchanged gunfire.

Published by Chicago Tribune on July 6, 2008.

Lawn District unit responded to a call of shots fired on the 6100 block of South Kedzie Avenue, according to police.

Published by NBC 5 on July 6, 2008.

Investigators say it all began with police responding to a call of shots fired in the 6100 block of South Kedzie. Officers say they were confronted by a man armed with a gun.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on July 6, 2008.

At approximately 2:13 a.m., a Chicago Lawn District unit responded to a call of shots fired on the 6100 block of South Kedzie Avenue, according to police News Affairs.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 6, 2008.

The Sun-Times went to Maloney's local Kmart at 5050 S. Kedzie and two other locations selling fireworks -- Izzy Rizzy's Trick Shop at 6356 S. Pulaski, and a stand at the corner of 63rd Street and Cicero -- and found all selling illegal sparklers.

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

Around the Fourth of July for 18 years, Joe "Not your average Joe" Niego has distributed thousands of U.S. flags throughout the Garfield Ridge and Clearing communities on Chicago's Southwest Side.

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

Operation Rock Creek was launched in the area of 63rd Street from Western Avenue to Rockwell Street on the South Side, based on the concerns of district commanders and complaints from residents, a release from News Affairs said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on July 1, 2008.

Police released surveillance video they say shows some of the drug deals that took place on 63rd Street between Rockwell and Western. During a three-month-long investigation officers say they made 25 purchases of crack cocaine.

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

Times have changed since the store opened in 1956, but J and R Variety, 6318 S. Pulaski, has not.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 26, 2008.

Pamela Burse’s claim was recently approved, compensating her $287--less than half the cost of damage--nearly a year after she hit a pothole on the 7000 block of South Pulaski.

Published by Chicago Reporter on June 24, 2008.

Pamela Burse’s claim was recently approved, compensating her $287--less than half the cost of damage--nearly a year after she hit a pothole on the 7000 block of South Pulaski.

Published by Chicago Reporter on June 24, 2008.

South Chicago Dodge near 73rd and Western had some very young car shoppers on Monday. Chicago Public School students gathered to see who would win a brand new 2008 Dodge Caliber. The only kids eligible were those with perfect attendance. Each kid would pull a key from a basket but just one key starts the car.

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

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.

An 11-year-old girl was hurt when a vehicle crashed into a bus shelter in West Englewood early Thursday. The girl was struck by debris from the shelter at 6701 S. Western about 1 a.m. and taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital with minor injuries.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 20, 2008.

Ronald Grant, 29, was stabbed at 6400 S. Rockwell and pronounced dead at 1:55 p.m. at Holy Cross Hospital, the Cook County Medical Examiner's office said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 20, 2008.

About 1:10 p.m. Thursday, police responded to West 64th Street and South Rockwell Avenue for a domestic disturbance, according to News Affairs Officer JoAnn Taylor.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 20, 2008.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office was notified of a stabbing death at West 64th Street and South Rockwell Avenue but were not releasing the victim's identification pending family notification, a spokesman said at 4 p.m.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 19, 2008.

In another slaying Tuesday, Jose Rivera, 19, was gunned down while walking near a playground in the 3800 block of West 69th Place. A man burst out of a gangway and opened fire, police said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 19, 2008.

In the Marquette Park neighborhood, 18-year-old Jose Rivera was fatally shot at 3819 W. 69th Pl. about 9:12 p.m., police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 18, 2008.

Rivera, of 6428 S. Kilpatrick Ave., was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at 9:42 p.m., according to the medical examiner's office.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 18, 2008.

Agustin Quinones, 42, of the 3500 block of West 74th Street was arrested Tuesday and charged with felony drug possession. Police said they confiscated marijuana and cocaine valued at more than $97,000.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 18, 2008.

Jose Rivera, 18, was walking in the 3800 block of West 69th Place when a man burst out of a gangway and opened fire, police said. Rivera, who lived in the 6400 block of South Kilpatrick Avenue, was rushed to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he died, the medical examiner's office said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 18, 2008.

Jose Rivera, 18, was walking in the 3800 block of West 69th Place when a man burst out of a gangway and opened fire, police said. Rivera, who lived in the 6400 block of South Kilpatrick Avenue, was rushed to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he died, the medical examiner's office said.

Published by Chicago Tribune on June 18, 2008.

The fire started about 1:20 a.m. at the 6400 block of South Maplewood Avenue, police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer said. The fire spread to neighboring garages, but no one was injured.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 18, 2008.

In the Marquette Park neighborhood, 18-year-old Jose Rivera was fatally shot at the 3800 block of West 69th Pl. about 9:12 p.m., police said.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 18, 2008.

About 1:40 a.m., Johnny Dudley, 44, was found fatally shot in the 7200 block of South Sacramento in the Marquette Park neighborhood. Dudley, of the 7100 block of South Whipple, suffered multiple wounds, the medical examiner's office reported. He was shot in the head, said police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on June 15, 2008.