Chicago police
Coverage of Chicago police in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged after allegedly leaving scene of Avondale crash that killed 1, injured another
A man was charged after allegedly fleeing the scene of a February crash in Avondale that resulted in one death and one injury. Daron Lipscomb, 31, was arrested by Chicago police and US Marshals in the 3000 block of West 63rd Street.
- Thieves crash SUV stolen from Rogers Park repair shop, Chicago police say
Thieves broke into a Rogers Park car repair shop and stole an SUV, which they later crashed. The incident occurred in Chicago, according to police reports.
- Family of Chicago woman found dead in garbage can calls for justice
A Chicago woman's body was found in a garbage can on the south side. Police are investigating her death, and her family is calling for justice.
- Driver sought after Chicago hit-and-run seriously injures motorcyclist
Chicago police are investigating a hit-and-run incident in Old Irving Park that left a motorcyclist seriously injured. The driver fled the scene after the collision.
- Chicago police release image of car suspected in NW Side hit-and-run
Chicago police have released images of a vehicle suspected in a hit-and-run incident on the Northwest Side that left a motorcycle driver critically injured. The incident occurred last week.
- Suspect causes damage at Loop nightclub during break-in, Chicago police say
Chicago police are investigating a break-in at a Loop nightclub where a suspect broke the front door glass, windows, and caused interior damage. The incident occurred at a business in the Loop area of Chicago.
- Chicago police release video of suspect wanted in shooting of 6-year-old on South Side
Chicago police released video of a suspect wanted in a June 30 South Side shooting of a 6-year-old at East 51st Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue. The incident occurred in the East 51st Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue area.
- At least 21 shot, 3 fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago: police
At least 21 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, with three fatalities. A separate shooting near the United Center injured three individuals, according to police.
- 16-year-old boy shot while sitting in car during gathering in Garfield Ridge, police say
A 16-year-old boy was shot while sitting in a car during a gathering in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, according to police. The incident occurred on the city's Southwest Side early Sunday morning.
- 14-year-old boy shot in South Austin, police say
A 14-year-old boy was shot in South Austin, according to police. The incident occurred on the West Side early Sunday morning, as reported by Chicago police.
- 2 men shot, 1 fatally, while standing outside in Logan Square: police
Two men were shot, one fatally, while standing outside on Chicago's Northwest Side on Saturday night, according to police. The incident occurred in the Logan Square neighborhood.
- Woman's decomposed body found in trash can in Back of the Yards, police say
A woman was found dead in a South Side garbage can in Chicago on Saturday evening. Police are investigating the incident.
- Shooter opens fire on car, injuring 2 women and man near United Center: police
A shooter opened fire on a car near the United Center, injuring two women and a man. Chicago police reported the incident occurred early Sunday morning.
- 1 killed, 1 injured in shooting late Saturday night in Humboldt Park, according to Chicago police
One man died and another was injured in a shooting late Saturday night in Humboldt Park on the city's Northwest Side, according to Chicago police.
- 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.