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Asharq Al-Awsat
29-04-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Vehicle Smashes Through Illinois Building, Killing 4 Young People and Injuring Others
A car smashed through a building Monday afternoon, killing four young people and injuring several others during an after-school program in a small city outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers responded at about 3:20 p.m. to calls about a vehicle ramming through the building, fatally hitting four people before exiting the other side, Chatham Police Department Deputy Chief Scott Tarter said. Those killed were between the ages of 4 and 18, Illinois State Police said in an emailed statement. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon identified the victims as 'female students,' saying their identities will be released after family members are notified. Several other people were hurt and taken to hospitals, reported The Associated Press. It wasn't immediately known what led up to the crash or whether it was intentional. Monday's crash is the latest instance of people driving vehicles into groups of people across the globe. Only two days earlier, a car plowed through a crowded street during a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, killing 11. The Illinois driver, who was uninjured, was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was taken to a hospital for evaluation, Tarter said. Police haven't said if the driver was arrested or taken into custody. 'I am horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of children and numerous injuries in Chatham this afternoon," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement. 'My heart is heavy for these families and the unimaginable grief they're experiencing – something that no parent should ever have to endure.' He said his office was monitoring the situation and was ready to lend support. The struck building and facilities house Youth Needing Other Things Outdoors, which holds after-school programs and summer camps, according to its website. As evening fell, police cars with lights flashing still blocked streets leading to the building. On its Facebook account, the Chatham Police Department asked for prayers. 'A terrible tragedy has occurred here that has affected all of us,' the message ended. By Monday night, some members of the community and beyond had changed their Facebook profile photos to an image of a red ribbon and the words 'Chatham Strong.'
Arab Times
29-04-2025
- Arab Times
Vehicle smashes through Illinois building, killing 4 young people
CHATHAM, Ill, April 29, (AP): A car smashed through a building Monday afternoon, killing four young people and injuring several others during an after-school program in a small city outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers responded at about 3:20 p.m. to calls about a vehicle ramming through the building, fatally hitting four people before exiting the other side, Chatham Police Department Deputy Chief Scott Tarter said. Those killed were between the ages of 4 and 18, Illinois State Police said in an emailed statement. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon identified the victims as "female students,' saying their identities will be released after family members are notified. Several other people were hurt and taken to hospitals. It wasn't immediately known what led up to the crash or whether it was intentional. Monday's crash is the latest instance of people driving vehicles into groups of people across the globe. Only two days earlier, a car plowed through a crowded street during a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, killing 11. The Illinois driver, who was uninjured, was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was taken to a hospital for evaluation, Tarter said. Police haven't said if the driver was arrested or taken into custody. "I am horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of children and numerous injuries in Chatham this afternoon," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement. "My heart is heavy for these families and the unimaginable grief they're experiencing - something that no parent should ever have to endure.' He said his office was monitoring the situation and was ready to lend support. The struck building and facilities house Youth Needing Other Things Outdoors, which holds after-school programs and summer camps, according to its website. As evening fell, police cars with lights flashing still blocked streets leading to the building. On its Facebook account, the Chatham Police Department asked for prayers. "A terrible tragedy has occurred here that has affected all of us,' the message ended. By Monday night, some members of the community and beyond had changed their Facebook profile photos to an image of a red ribbon and the words "Chatham Strong.'
New Indian Express
29-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Vehicle smashes through Illinois building, killing four people and injuring others
CHATHAM, Ill. : A car smashed through a building Monday afternoon, killing four young people and injuring several others during an after-school program in a small city outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers responded at about 3:20 p.m. to calls about a vehicle ramming through the building, fatally hitting four people before exiting the other side, Chatham Police Department Deputy Chief Scott Tarter said. Those killed were between the ages of 4 and 18, Illinois State Police said in an emailed statement. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon identified the victims as 'female students,' saying their identities will be released after family members are notified. Several other people were hurt and taken to hospitals. It wasn't immediately known what led up to the crash or whether it was intentional. Monday's crash is the latest instance of people driving vehicles into groups of people across the globe. Only two days earlier, a car plowed through a crowded street during a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, killing 11. The Illinois driver, who was uninjured, was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was taken to a hospital for evaluation, Tarter said. Police haven't said if the driver was arrested or taken into custody. 'I am horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of children and numerous injuries in Chatham this afternoon," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement. 'My heart is heavy for these families and the unimaginable grief they're experiencing – something that no parent should ever have to endure.' He said his office was monitoring the situation and was ready to lend support. The struck building and facilities house Youth Needing Other Things Outdoors, which holds after-school programs and summer camps, according to its website. As evening fell, police cars with lights flashing still blocked streets leading to the building. On its Facebook account, the Chatham Police Department asked for prayers. 'A terrible tragedy has occurred here that has affected all of us,' the message ended. By Monday night, some members of the community and beyond had changed their Facebook profile photos to an image of a red ribbon and the words 'Chatham Strong.'
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
UPDATE: Coroner ID's victim of fatal Springfield crash, one still critically injured
Update: 3:30 p.m. SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County Coroner has released more information regarding a fatal traffic crash that happened early Monday morning. Coroner Jim Allmon said 19-year-old Desmond Walls of Springfield was pronounced dead on March 25 at 5 p.m. An autopsy was done on March 27, and preliminary findings indicate he died from multiple blunt force injuries he received in the crash. Springfield Police investigate store burglary, call for tips through Crime Stoppers The death is under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Illinois State Police. SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — One person has died and another was hospitalized with 'life-threatening' injuries after a car crash in Springfield. The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office contacted the Illinois State Police to investigate a single car crash that occurred on March 24. It happened near North Second Street at Calhoun Avenue around 5:17 a.m. Springfield murder conspiracy charges dropped for NY couple State Police said after investigating, they learned a 2016 White Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling north on North Second Street and approaching Calhoun Street. The Jeep hit an unoccupied, parked 2012 Black Toyota Camry. Then, the Jeep hit two power poles. The Jeep was occupied by two 19-year-old males from Springfield. Both were brought to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. One was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Illinois State Police were unable to provide any more information about the other male involved in the crash. They added that the crash investigation is still active and that no further information is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
