In an exclusive interview with WGN Investigates, the whistleblower, 22-year . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Most of all, we must recognize that every act of violence has devastating consequences that ripple into all of our lives.The ugly truth is that a tragedy of this magnitude can sometimes desensitize people, owing to the temptation to shield one's eyes from this kind of trauma. Police said their investigation does not indicate further danger to the public and no suspects are in custody. The women sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was also taken to Advocate Lutheran where she is listed in serious condition. The estranged couple shared three sons, all of whom have been with their father since last week, she added. All rights reserved. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He was a resident of the apartment building where the shooting occurred, the office said. Servpro of Champaign / Urbana. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Cook County Sheriffs Police at 708-865-4896. "These acts cause devastation to all involved and impact the lives of each every Niles resident," the press release read. Jan. 1 12:26 a.m. 1130 block S. 11th, alarm-burglary 12:41 a.m. 500 block Union, gun shots . He wanted to be a better person for his daughter, she said. He just didnt know when. David Brown is resigning from the police department effective March 16. NILES, Mich.---. "No arrests have been made related to this investigation. Becky Bliefnick poses with her three sons. Her sister, who had been behind the wheel of the car when the shooting happened, underwent surgery due to the injury she sustained in the shooting and was recovering, she said. According to police, an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman had exited the three-story apartment building and gotten into a car in the parking lot to the south when they were approached by a gunman who fired into their car. Voters in Chicago broke records by voting early and by mail in this election. "Our preliminary investigation reveals the victims all knew each other," Evanston Police Sgt. The Cook County Medical Examiners Office identified him as Erik Esquivel. Evanston police said Monday afternoon that a 14-year-old victim remains in critical condition. Emerson Middle School, 8101 N. Cumberland Ave., in Niles, A 13-year-old boy was identified as the person who sent an email to administrators at Emerson Middle School threatening to shoot up the school.. Story tips can be sent to michael.ruiz@fox.com and on Twitter: @mikerreports, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Well this is no secret to Paul Konrad, who talked glowingly about having the treat in the morning while getting ready for the day. The group which CHICAGO A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the head while inside a residence in the citys Hyde Park neighborhood. The man was shot in the head and later pronounced dead at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Police said the teen was inside a residence when she sustained one gunshot wound to the []. MAINE TOWNSHIP, IL An 18-year-old man is dead and an 18-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shooting outside an apartment building on Thursday evening, police said. Through the cooperation of civilian witnesses at the scene and the use of a variety of technology, Champaign detectives were able to identify the (shooters) vehicle and ultimately Humphery as the shooter, Rietz said. In 2021, Deshawn CHICAGO - A Chicago woman is facing charges in connection with an attack on another woman last November in the Lawndale neighborhood. Additionally, police said they had not asked prosecutors for an arrest warrant following the search. The verdict was reached Monday night in Dickson County Circuit Court after about three hours of deliberation and five days in court. "Today, Evanston's heart is broken," Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said. 2020 Niles trial:Dickson double murder, arson trial ends in hung jury. St. Patricks Day is March 17 and the weekend before, three major events are happening in the area. Sentencing date is set for June 24. At least two teenagers are dead and three other people are in the hospital after a shooting in Niles. All of the victims were residents of either Evanston or Skokie, police said Monday. 13-year-old sent shooting threat to Emerson Middle School; Niles police investigate The boy was charged with a local ordinance violation for disorderly conduct, according to a statement from Niles . A memorial for Erik Esquivel sits near the site where police say the 18-year-old was shot and killed April 22 in a parking lot outside an apartment building in unincorporated Maine Township. Surveillance video from a Shell station across the street showed people running and a car suddenly reversing as a person is seen limping away. Tim Bliefnick speaks with a deputy as investigators search his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The man was shot in the head and the woman suffered a gunshot wound to her arm, police said. CHICAGO Two Chicago men have been charged in the murder of a 22-year-old man on the West Side. "My only surprise is that it took this long to do.". Up the street in a key Evanston commercial area, shoppers shared their disbelief at the violence. 2 killed, 1 injured in crash on I-94 northbound ramp from 71st Street. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. According to a press release . Last night, five people between the ages of 14 and 18 were shot on Green Bay near Asbury. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and all those who knew him.Dr. Moses Maldonado, 21, and Nicholas Samudio, 22, were arrested Sunday in the 2700 block of South Homan. The 38-year-old man, a resident of Niles, was found with a gunshot wound to his head when . A Chicago police officer was shot Wednesday on the city's South Side. Officials would not comment on whether or not the 13-year-old was a student at Emerson Middle School. Fundraisers for him have netted in excess of $100,000 to help with the costs of his continued rehabilitation. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. Crouch said the text was a step in covering up the murders. Rebecca "Becky" Bliefnick, 41, was discovered dead with gunshot wounds on Feb. 23, according to the Quincy Police Department. Driver strikes Sheriff's Police car carrying two officers, who were injured. Sitting next to a small memorial of religious candles and white balloons in the parking lot where the shooting occurred, the woman said she did not know who would have targeted her sister and her sisters boyfriend. The couple has reportedly been going through a divorce battle. Humberto Gonzalez, who said Esquivel was his nephew, also came to the parking lot memorial after he arrived from Minnesota to help support Esquivels family members. Don't let your guard down with temperatures in the 50s the past couple of days, because another potential winter storm is brewing out west and it's headed our way. The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. in a parking lot of a building on the 9600 block of North Greenwood Avenue in unincorporated Maine Township, officials from the Cook County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. Arrest made in the homicide and shooting of two Niles North High School students CHICAGO - A Niles man is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last December in the Montclare neighborhood. States Attorney Julia Rietz said Humphery will be formally charged Thursday with attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon. Police left without making any arrests but said they temporarily detained someone during the execution of a search warrant in connection with the shooting death of his estranged wife, Becky Bliefnick. The gruesome discovery was made by a family member of 41-year-old Rebecca Bliefnick on 23 February . He has been identified to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office as 17-year-old Carl Dennison. An online obituary describes Becky Bliefnick as a devout Catholic devoted to her family and serving the community. Officers. Also, Crouch repeatedly pointed to Niles inconsistent stories between a sworn statement in 2015 and Niles' testimony in the2020 trial, which ended in a hung jury. Several objects were strewn around the ground next to the vehicle. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A police officer was wounded, and a second person was shot dead Sunday afternoon, prompting a standoff in a neighborhood just outside Dupo, Illinois. Our hearts are broken today. Police concluded that there was no immediate threat to the school, and the building was opened to students on Monday, Gill said. Niles had testified he was a clean freak, which is why he cleaned the van. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Niles man charged in armed carjacking, robbery on Chicago's Northwest Side, Lori Lightfoot ripped for reportedly blaming re-election loss on race, gender: 'She's an utter failure', 2 charged with murder of 22-year-old man on West Side, Top Cop David Brown Resigns After Lightfoot Defeat. All those disqualify him from legally possessing a gun. Liam Gassers mother, Terry von Thaden, said her son is now back at their home in Urbana, which she called a very, very difficult situation.. You have permission to edit this article. The email was sent early Friday morning, a day of no attendance for students, and immediately forwarded to Niles police, according to Peter Gill, spokesman for Park Ridge-Niles School District 64. Website. Niles attorney, Paul Bruno, repeatedly asserted Monday during closing arguments that the states case left open reasonable doubts and reservations. District Attorney Ray Crouch countered that evidence pointing to Niles was overwhelming and Brunos contention that Goldtraps blood was found in a van due to a cut from a broken jelly jar was a stretch.. Colson Montgomery, the Chicago White Soxs top prospect, is taking it all in during major-league camp, Chicago mayor runoff begins with mutual attacks: Brandon Johnson would destroy economy; Paul Vallas failed everywhere he has gone, 10-1! The mayoral candidate said he wants to ensure that our schools are fully supported and funded, and Chicagoans have reliable transportation, good-paying jobs, affordable housing and can own their own homes. Gasser, now 25, was left paralyzed by the Oct. 24, 2021, shooting. 21 Northwestern 62, Raising Cane's opens Campustown location with prizes. He is the estranged husband of 41 . EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A shooting in north suburban Evanston Sunday night left one teenager dead and four others wounded, police said. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. Chicago area candy, flower shops busy ahead of Valentine's Day, Several Chicago area businesses are busy at work right now to help you say "Be Mine" or "I love you. Clear to partly cloudy. Niles Deputy Police Chief Nick Zakula declined to specify the nature of the alleged dispute and would not say whether Palafox and McGannon are accused of shooting guns at the 18-year-old victim or . A 19 year old driver of an Acura MDX crashed with a Cook County Sheriff Police Vehicle in the early hours of Feb. 15 . Carl Dennison, a senior at Niles North High School, was killed in an Evanston shooting that left four other teens wounded. Prosecutors say a Chicago man entered his neighbors apartment without permission, then threatened to beat up cops who responded to the burglary call while he was on electronic monitoring for a pending home invasion case. He said the shooting has almost killed a part of everybody in the family.. Updated: 12:23 PM CST February 27, 2023. The building is across the street from a CVS store in Niles, and is also close to Glenview. James Edwards, Principal of Niles North shared, "Whenever we lose a member of our family we lose a little bit of ourselves. In his youth, Chuck Brewer was arrested for marijuana possession. Officer down, officer down!: 911 call from scene where Chicago cop shot, left very critical on Southwest Side, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Just feet from where a 17-year-old boy was killed and four other teens were gunned down at an Evanston gas station. Chicago Police Supt. Gasser, meantime, is living with and being cared for by his mother, Terry von Thaden, in Urbana. 1 Dead, 1 Injured After Shooting Near Niles Apartment: Police Cook County medical examiner's office identified the 18-year-old who was shot in the head outside of his apartment near Niles. Religious candles and balloons mark the spot where 18-year-old Erik Esquivel was killed and his 18-year-old girlfriend was injured in an April 22 shooting outside their parking building on the 9600 block of North Greenwood Road in unincorporated Maine Township near Niles. He is the estranged husband of 41-year-old nurse and mother of three Becky Bliefnick, who was found dead in her home on Feb. 23. NILES, Mich. Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a mass shooting in Niles Tuesday night. Police said she was found shot to death in her Quincy home on Feb. 23, 2023. The suspect, Reginald . All rights reserved. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. The boy has been charged with a local ordinance violation for disorderly conduct, according to a statement from Niles police. "Right now, Tim's immediately focus is on the boys," she said. Both Goldtrap and McDonald were found shot in the head and a fire was set at their Dickson residence. Alex Murdaugh is a liar and a thief, but thats not what hes on trial for: Mark Eiglarsh. "It is important to remember that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. "Please keep my family in your prayers, especially my aunt and uncle, her sister, and her sons. And it still followed us., She described Esquivel as a good person.. "During a criminal investigation it is not unusual to obtain and serve numerous search warrants for a variety of reasons," police said. They found four of the victims outside a Mobil gas station in the 1900-block of Green Bay Road. Yellow and red police tape stretched from Greenwood Avenue and Gregory Lane south to the end of the parking lot where the shooting took place, and police congregated around a burgundy sedan near the exit to the parking lot, its drivers side door open. I would describe it more of a business relationship, Crouch said. One of them passed away and another is in critical condition. She called him at about 4:15 a.m. and again five minutes later to ask where he was and then waited up until he returned home, she testified. His brother, Matt had an idea of when that change would come, though. Niles said he hung out with the couple from about 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Crouch presented evidence showing that around 6:30 p.m. that night Niles sent a text asking Goldtrap for pills, stating I need to get a collection going., Goldtrap texted back, I cant get any more pills and he would bend over backward for Niles, But if I cant do it, I cant do it., Crouch also showed the jury that Goldtraps phone disconnected from the cell tower from about 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Then a text came in at about 10:30 p.m. from Niles asking Hey cuz, call me. April 2015 at their Dickson duplex residence, Dickson double murder, arson trial ends in hung jury, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The verdict carries aminimum sentence of life in prison. A parole panel ruled that Sirhan lacks insight into what led him to shoot the U.S. senator and Democratic presidential candidate. NILES, Mich. (WNDU) - Police are investigating a shooting that killed two teens and injured three other people late Tuesday night in Niles. 32-year-old man fatally shot in the head while sitting in car A man was shot to death while sitting in his car in Little Italy on the Near West Side. Niles police are investigating the shooting of a man in a residential neighborhood early Tuesday morning. January 20, 2022. (Jennifer Johnson / Pioneer Press). She had her third child during spring break of her final semester and worked as a traveling nurse during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. His lawyer said in a statement that she welcomed the search and it would be important to rule her client out so the investigation could focus elsewhere. The newly chosen combatants in Round Two of the mayoral sweepstakes are off and running. Police said the gunman fled the scene in a tan Jeep Cherokee and had on a black knit cap. The female victim was listed in serious condition, according to police. Although cannabis use was still incredibly taboo at the time (early 2000s), he always knew there would be a shift in public perception about its usage. A memorial for Erik Esquivel sits near the site where police say the 18-year-old was shot and killed April 22 in a parking lot outside an apartment building in unincorporated Maine Township. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Showers' husband, Pernell Showers, told CBS 2 she had just picked up their daughter from work and was parking her car when another car came by and shot her. Rebecca Bliefnick, a 41-year-old nurse and mother of three from Quincy, Illinois, was found shot to death in her home on Feb. 23, 2023. Hamed was arrest Tuesday and charged with armed robbery, armed Robby with a dangerous weapon, aggravated vehicular hijacking and aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm. 10-1! Woman robbed at knife-point outside Niles Walmart, police say Niles police release video of van involved in deadly hit-and-run Car plows into Niles house after crash Car strikes body lying in. CHICAGO Perhaps the best way to start your day is to enjoy a piece of fruit as you get washed up for your day. Niles Township High School District 219 is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Niles North High School Senior, Carl Dennison. Police were called just after 11:35 p.m. to the 600. "The District encourages all students and staff in need of support to use the resources provided through our Student Services Team and Human Resources Department. Sirhan Sirhan, 78, shot RFK in June 1968. Becky Bliefnick pictured with her family on Halloween in 2018. Police said she was found shot to death in her Quincy home on Feb. 23, 2023. Market data provided by Factset. Mokhtar Hamed, 22, is accused of stealing belongings and a vehicle from a 21-year-old man at gunpoint on Dec. 23 in the 2600 block of North Sayre Avenue, according to police. Our deepest condolences go out to Carl's family, friends, and North staff members on his passing. The verdict was reached Monday night in Dickson County . Her email is mschenk@news-gazette.com, and you can follow her on Twitter (@schenk). Greenwood Avenue was closed to traffic between Milwaukee and Golf Road late Thursday afternoon as police investigated the shooting. Chicagoans can expect to experience unseasonably warm temperatures this week, with the temperatures set to reach up to 60 degrees on Wednesday. Those with knowledge related to the shooting are urged to connect with investigators at 269-683-1313 or by texting TIPNILESPD with a message to 274637. DUPO, Ill. A suspect was found dead hours after shooting and killing one man and seriously injuring a police officer in Dupo, Illinois, according to . (MuddyRiverNews.com). Crouch showed a photo of the van from a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation search this was when two spots of Goldtraps blood were found showing the floor of the van was dirty. Two Berrien County police officers will not face criminal charges for shooting and killing a Niles man who told the officers to shoot him and said he was "ready to die" before he . FULL STATEMENT FROM EVANSTON MAYOR DANIEL BISS. Police have since named 15-year-old Demi Galvin and 18-year-old Yasmeen Scott, both from Niles, as the deceased victims in the incident. A Dupo police officer remains hospitalized but is expected to recover after being shot during a confrontation last Sunday afternoon in the St. Clair County town. However, his wife, Bobbie Ann Niles, said she awoke around 4 a.m. to find Niles gone with the white van she used for work. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Bruno maintained that Goldtrap and Niles were like brothers and saw each other on a regular basis. The overall voter turnout was similar to 2019 and 2015, but a lot more voters chose to mail in their ballots. The shooting occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on April 22 in a parking lot next to the building in the 9600 block of North Greenwood Avenue, just south of Greenwood and Milwaukee Avenues in. Images from the crime scene show police around a burgundy sedan that possibly belonged to Esquivel. Crouch said Niles would have known the name if the two were like brothers.. Last night, we lost Carl Dennison, a senior who was a lively, energetic soul who will be missed by all of us. An 18-year-old father of a 4-month-old baby was killed and the childs 18-year-old mother was seriously injured in a shooting outside an apartment building near Niles, police said. He was a senior at Niles North High School. Chicago A four-time felon was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison last week for illegally possessing a handgun just six months after promising a different federal judge that he would break the cycle of crime that he found himself in. Willie Montgomery-Wise is charged in a shooting . We left the city because of this (violence), she said. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. Cook County Sheriffs Police said Tuesday that there were no updates to share in the case. The shooting happened in the 5500 block of West Lemoyne Avenue in the Austin neighborhood around 9:50 p.m. Chicago police say the victim, identified as 55-year-old Tracey Allen Showers by the Medical Examiner's Office, was exiting her vehicle when shots were fired in the area. Then, a string of three shootings between Aug. 16 and Sept. 20 left four people. Robert E. Crimo III, 21, who was arrested later Monday in connection with the shooting in suburban Chicago, admitted to authorities he was the gunman, prosecutors alleged Wednesday during a court. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Gasser honked his horn at the driver, and when he pulled to the next stoplight, the response was a gunshot to Gassers head, an injury that has left him a quadriplegic. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. The baby was not with the couple when the shooting occurred, the woman said. (Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). The shooting occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on April 22 in a parking lot next to the building in the 9600 block of North Greenwood Avenue, just south of Greenwood and Milwaukee Avenues in unincorporated Maine Township, Cook County Sheriffs Police said. The three others were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. FULL STATEMENT FROM NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 219. Crouch also focused on the text messages between Niles and Goldtrap on April 13 evening. And with 34.1% of the vote in Round One, Paul Vallas is clearly the front-runner. "As part of the warrant service, an individual was temporarily detained in the 2000 block of Hampshire and released," police said in a statement Wednesday. The shooting occurred about 4:30 p.m. in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue, according to police. He graduated from the University of Illinois in December 2020 with a degree in kinesiology and had hoped to attend graduate school with plans to become an athletic trainer. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday. ", Tim Bliefnick speaks with a deputy as investigators search his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The tradition of turning the river [], Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Posted: Jun 8, 2021 10:27 PM EST. The vehicle was occupied by an adult driver and two juveniles, ISP said. "Search warrants are a normal part of the investigative process. The area is near both Niles and Glenview. It's a bittersweet time here at ABC7 as we say goodbye to our friend and colleague, Phil Schwarz. ", FORMER TOP COP MAKES PUBLIC PLEA AFTER US SWIM CHAMP FOUND DEAD, Quincy police served a search warrant at the home of Tim Bliefnick on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Experts say Brandon Johnson must reunite progressives and make better inroads with Black voters to beat him. (WANE) A person is in custody following a shooting that left a man in critical condition late Monday evening. Rebecca Bliefnick, a 41-year-old nurse and mother of three from Quincy, Illinois, was found shot to death in her home on Feb. 23, 2023. A fundraiser to help pay medical costs for Champaign shooting victim Liam Gasser raised roughly $25,000, with more contributions coming in. Crouch said that all the cleaning was for the two spots of blood. They were all transported to nearby hospitals. Police responded to shooting scene around 7:17 p.m. after receiving numerous 911 calls. Former aide to disgraced Cook Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski had pleaded guilty to bribing multiple public officials in several schemes that spanned years. She also testified that he cleaned the van that day. CHICAGO, IL 13 HOURS AGO ABC 7 Chicago 0:05. A pair of independent filmmakers are shooting an R-rated Goosebumps concept movie at The Rage in Niles. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. or redistributed. Mokhtar Hamed, 22, is accused of stealing. The Niles Police Department says the shooting happened near the intersection at Sixth and. URBANA A Roselle man is in police custody accused of the attempted murder of a motorist in a random shooting on North Prospect Avenue in the fall of 2021. LISTEN: THE FOX TRUE CRIME PODCAST WITH EMILY COMPAGNO, "Given the circumstances, it is not surprising that the search warrant was issued and executed," said the lawyer, Casey Schnack. Criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh on the prosecution laying out closing arguments and his predictions for the remainder of the trial. CBS News Chicago: Free 24/7 News . Click here to see our subscription options. An 18-year-old man was killed and an 18-year-old woman was injured when they were shot in a parking lot at 9612 N. Greenwood Ave. in unincorporated Maine Township, just south of Milwaukee Avenue, on April 22, 2021. He fled the scene in a tan Jeep Cherokee, police said.

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