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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- General
- Miami Herald
Navy-bound teen fatally shot three days after graduating high school, IL cops say
DeAngelo Miles had recently received a high school diploma and was preparing to join the U.S. Navy this summer, according to his school and local news outlets. But his plans came to a halt when he was found fatally shot in the head in a Chicago alley on June 1, just three days after he graduated high school, police said. A relative was with Miles when they heard gunshots at around 3 a.m., police said. The witness found Miles shot in the head, according to police. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Chicago police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. 'It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the loss of De'Angelo Miles, a recent graduate of the the Class of 2025, Hansberry College Prep said in a statement. 'Our hearts are heavy as we grieve his passing.' Miles was attending an after-prom party the night of the shooting, family told WLS. The school's principal told WGN that Miles played football and was planning to join the U.S. Navy after graduation. No one is in custody, and detectives are investigating, according to police, who did not give a motive for the shooting.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Woman, child found dead inside Cook County townhome, officials say
The Brief The bodies of a woman and child were discovered inside a townhome in Streamwood. A large police presence responded to the scene. A neighbor described seeing blood everywhere when she went into the home. COOK COUNTY - A death investigation is underway in northwest suburban Streamwood after a woman and child were found dead inside a townhome on Wednesday. What we know A FOX 32 crew at the scene reported seeing two bodies being carried out of the home in the 1500 block of McKool Avenue early Thursday morning. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, the victims were both female: 21-year-old Janiya Jenkins and 10-year-old Uyani Jones. We spoke with a neighbor who told us her daughter was best friends with the 10-year-old victim. She said her daughter was on the phone with the victim when she heard yelling around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday night. The daughter reportedly heard the 21-year-old victim say, "Don't kill the kids." The neighbor said the 7-year-old brother of the victims, and a "baby niece," came to her house for help. She then called the mother of the children who was at work. At that point, the neighbor went into the home and found the victims dead on the second floor — one in the bedroom, the other in the hallway. She said blood was everywhere and that she believes the victims were stabbed. A different neighbor said he heard gunfire around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. "I was here in my house around 8:20 and there was gunshots, and I was wondering what it was, and I finally came outside and I see everything that's happening. And supposedly there's like two victims, and this is usually a quiet neighborhood. So I'm not sure. This is quite interesting. Hopefully everything is resolved because I live here and don't want to worry about my neighborhood being dangerous," he said. Neither the stabbing nor shooting narratives have been confirmed by police. Dig deeper Bensenville police issued a statement Thursday morning, saying Streamwood authorities notified them of a possible crime late Wednesday night. Bensenville PD located the suspect's vehicle in Redmond Park. An extensive search of the area was conducted using drones, K9s, and support from several local agencies. It's unclear if anything, or anybody, was found. A large police presence remained in the Streamwood neighborhood this morning. No further information was immediately available. What we don't know It's unclear at this point the circumstances surrounding the victims' deaths. Updates will be shared as soon as they become available. The Source The information in this article was obtained by a FOX 32 crew at the scene in Streamwood.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect charged in murder of 16-year-old girl at park on Chicago's West Side
CHICAGO – A teenage boy is under arrest in connection with the brutal killing of a 16-year-old girl at a park on Chicago's West Side last week. According to police sources, the 15-year-old boy, whose name has not been released because he is a minor, was taken into custody Sunday and subsequently charged with first-degree murder. Sources with knowledge of the case credited community cooperation as playing a crucial role in the arrest. Over the weekend, two vigils were held for Kaylah Love, who is remembered as a kind person, a talented chef, and a bright student who had a promising future ahead of her. 'Kaylah, she did not deserve this. My little cousin, she did not deserve this,' Jasmine Reynolds said. 'At 16 years old, there's no way she should be gone. There's no way another mother should have to bury her child. That's not how it's supposed to go.' 'She was a great kid': Vigils held to honor teen found slain in West Side park Kaylah's body was found at Horan Park in the 3000 block of West Van Buren Street around 4:50 p.m. on March 17, according to police. She was pronounced dead at the scene. According to family, on the day before her body was found, Kaylah said she was going to McDonald's to pick up food but did not return home. She was later reported missing to police by her family. Police sources told WGN-TV that the victim suffered severe head trauma and was stabbed in the face and neck close to a dozen times. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office ruled her death a homicide and said she died from multiple injuries related to an assault. Sources believe the victim's body may have been in the park since the day before she was found. A woman called to report two people fighting, but officers that stopped by and checked the area reported they did not find anything. It was the same person, sources said, who called the next day to report finding the girl's body. At a vigil Sunday in Horan Park, family, friends, and the ward's alderman called for justice and accountability in Kaylah's death, including an investigation into the actions of officers that responded to the initial call on March 16. The Chicago Police Department has confirmed an internal investigation is underway into the handling of the call for a report of a fight. No further details were released. Kaylah was a sophomore at Manley Career Academy where the first of two memorials was held Sunday. Releasing black and purple balloons, her two favorite colors, family members, friends, faculty, and elected officials came together to honor her memory. 'We appreciate the community coming together, the love and support for the family. We thank everyone, but at the end of the day, the priority is getting justice for Kaylah,' Kenyatta Euring, Kaylah's cousin, said. Kaylah's family said she loved music, was considering pursuing culinary arts in college, and loved to decorate and draw. Instead of helping her prepare for her future, they're now planning her funeral. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the family. As of Monday morning, it had raised just over $10,500. Late last week, Cook County Crime Stoppers shared it was offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person(s) responsible in the case. Anyone with information was asked to submit an anonymous tip to tips@ or by calling CPD's hotline at 833-408-0069. The investigation remains ongoing, police said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
Arizona driver accused of murdering Illinois trucking company owner
A truck driver is accused of murdering the owner of an Illinois-based carrier whose business was set on fire on March 5, police said. Josif Suclea, 52, of Scottsdale, Arizona, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of ATG Truckload owner Dane Koteski. Koteski, 46, was killed at the offices of his trucking company in Crestwood, Illinois, on March 5, authorities said. His body was found by firefighters, who were responding to a small blaze at ATG Truckload's facility in autopsy determined that Koteski had been stabbed in the neck, and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a homicide, police said in a news release. Suclea was an employee at ATG Truckload, a 15-year-old carrier specializing in refrigerated freight, according to its website. ATG Truckload has 25 power units and drivers, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Police said they believe Koteski's death was a targeted attack. Surveillance cameras and eyewitnesses reported seeing Suclea at ATG Truckload before Koteski was killed and the fire was arrested on Sunday at a truck stop in Holland, Michigan, police said. Suclea is being held without bail at Cook County Jail. He was extradited to Illinois, where he was charged with first-degree murder. He has not been charged with arson. According to court documents, Koteski allegedly told Suclea around Feb. 28 that ATG Truckload 'was going bankrupt.' Koteski allegedly 'owed a substantial amount of money' to Suclea but was not able to pay him. ATG Truckload has not formally filed for bankruptcy, according to court records. The post Arizona driver accused of murdering Illinois trucking company owner appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Man dies after apparent medical emergency causes crash in Arlington Heights
The Brief A man died after apparently experiencing a medical emergency while driving on Rand Road in Arlington Heights. His van drifted off the road at a slow speed and came to a stop with minimal damage. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - A man died after apparently experiencing a medical emergency while driving in Arlington Heights, causing his van to leave the roadway and come to a stop in the parking lot of the Keys Motel, according to police. What we know The incident occurred on Monday at about 4:42 p.m. in the 2300 block of East Rand Road. Witnesses reported seeing the senior-aged male driver slumped over the steering wheel before his white Chevrolet panel van drifted off the road at a slow speed. The van sustained minimal damage, and the motel landscaping was largely unaffected. First responders from the Arlington Heights police and fire departments arrived and began CPR. They deployed an AED before paramedics took over and provided advanced life support. The man was transported to NCH/Endeavor Emergency Department, where medical staff attempted to revive him but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead by an attending physician. What we don't know The identity of the driver has not been released, pending notification of family. What's next The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has been notified and will conduct an autopsy to determine the official cause and manner of death. The Arlington Heights Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. The Source Information from the Arlington Heights Police Department.
