By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The shooting occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on April 22 in a parking lot next to the building in the 9600 block of North Greenwood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. Bliefnick appeared cooperative, according to the outlet, and was seen voluntarily handing over the keys to his house and vehicle. 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. Berrien County Berrien County commissioners discuss ARPA funds. DUPO, Ill. -- A southern Illinois police officer was critical but stable Monday a day after being wounded while responding to a report of a man shot to death, authorities said. "Search warrants are a normal part of the investigative process. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. To see him as a senior on the brink of graduation and then to learn about his passing was heartbreaking for our school community. Police said the teen was inside a residence when she sustained one gunshot wound to the []. The way the world is right now, this is just what the doctor ordered for everyone to come together and help somebody who is in need, said Mike Namoff, fundraiser organizer. "Today, Evanston's heart is broken," Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said. 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. 40-year-old Reginald Allen is believed to be the shooter in the case that injured the officer and took the life of another man. Crouch said the text was a step in covering up the murders. Jan. 1 12:26 a.m. 1130 block S. 11th, alarm-burglary 12:41 a.m. 500 block Union, gun shots . 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. Courtlan Gordon and Ryan Becker of Oddest . The baby was not with the couple when the shooting occurred, the woman said. "So what happened last night was kind of shock for me. Officials would not comment on whether or not the 13-year-old was a student at Emerson Middle School. 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. 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.. May this moment of pain spur the action needed to create real peace in Evanston. The vehicle was occupied by an adult driver and two juveniles, ISP said. "Right now, Tim's immediately focus is on the boys," she said. (MuddyRiverNews.com, Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). 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. 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 . Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a mass shooting in Niles Tuesday night. Her email is mschenk@news-gazette.com, and you can follow her on Twitter (@schenk). "It is terrifying and I think someone needs to address it, break it apart and see where it is all stemming from," Evanston resident Valerie Overleigh said. Servpro of Champaign / Urbana. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. NILES, Ill. A shooting at a bar in Niles has injured one man. In a recent press release, the Mayor of the City of Niles lamented the episodes of gun violence. 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. 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. We must redouble our investment in violence prevention and outreach efforts. (MuddyRiverNews.com, Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). Niles testified I guess I lied right there about his 2015 text message. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations. CBS News Chicago: Free 24/7 News . Erik Esquivel, who lived in the nearby apartment building, was identified as the man who was killed, according to the medical examiner's office. CHICAGO (CBS) A woman was killed after being shot on the city's West Side Tuesday night. Well this is no secret to Paul Konrad, who talked glowingly about having the treat in the morning while getting ready for the day. (MuddyRiverNews.com). (Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). Hamed is scheduled to appear in bond court Wednesday. Niles was found guilty of two counts of premeditated murder and two counts of felony murder all first-degree murder counts in the death of John "Chris" Goldtrap, 27, and Lisa Wade Mackenzie McDonald, 23, onApril 2015 at their Dickson duplex residence. 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. NILES, Mich.---. NILES, Mich. Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a mass shooting in Niles Tuesday night. Police in Illinois are investigating the homicide of a nurse found shot to death in her home. All of the victims were residents of either Evanston or Skokie, police said Monday. FULL STATEMENT FROM NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 219. Additionally, police said they had not asked prosecutors for an arrest warrant following the search. Investigators said the murders were due to an argument over pills, which both Niles and Goldtrap sold. Legal Statement. 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.. 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. Andrew Fink, 32, was last seen Friday in the 4700 block of North Beacon Street, according to a CPD missing person alert. 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. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. 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. 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. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Both Goldtrap and McDonald were found shot in the head and a fire was set at their Dickson residence. 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. +1 (217)355-0077. Criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh on the prosecution laying out closing arguments and his predictions for the remainder of the trial. Fink is 5-foot-11, CHICAGO March is now upon us and that means the countdown to one of the most exciting holidays in the Chicago area. Becky Bliefnick pictured with her family on Halloween in 2018. He was a senior at Niles North High School. He was a resident of the apartment building where the shooting occurred, the office said. FORMER TOP COP MAKES PUBLIC PLEA AFTER US SWIM CHAMP FOUND DEAD. And it still followed us., She described Esquivel as a good person.. Mary Schenk is a reporter covering police, courts and breaking news at The News-Gazette. 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. Police said she was found shot to death in her Quincy home on Feb. 23, 2023. Need to borrow $5 for some cigarettes.. James Edwards, Principal of Niles North shared, "Whenever we lose a member of our family we lose a little bit of ourselves. (WANE) A person is in custody following a shooting that left a man in critical condition late Monday evening. In 2021, Deshawn CHICAGO - A Chicago woman is facing charges in connection with an attack on another woman last November in the Lawndale neighborhood. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Chicago Board of Elections' Max Bever says 214,000 vote by mail applications were filed, which was the most they've ever had for a municipal election. I would describe it more of a business relationship, Crouch said. A pair of independent filmmakers are shooting an R-rated Goosebumps concept movie at The Rage in Niles. Last night, we lost Carl Dennison, a senior who was a lively, energetic soul who will be missed by all of us. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. Officers. Bruno maintained that Goldtrap and Niles were like brothers and saw each other on a regular basis. Before August, the last homicide in Niles, Michigan, occurred in May, when a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot. (Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). Quincy police served a search warrant at the home of Tim Bliefnick on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. I have heard on the news and something about the kids, but unfortunately, things happen.". A Dickson County jury found Kenneth Niles guilty of murdering a Dickson couple by gunshots to the head and burning their bodies. "The male victims were standing by a car, and the female victims were inside of the car.". CHICAGO - A Niles man is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last December in the Montclare neighborhood. 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. 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 . Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Cook County Sheriffs Police at 708-865-4896. ", Michael Ruiz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All those disqualify him from legally possessing a gun. 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. The co-owner of the gas station across the street from the shooting scene said violence is moving east and north across Evanston. A Dickson County jury found Kenneth Niles guilty of murdering a Dickson couple by gunshots to the head and burning their bodies. At least two teenagers are dead and three other people are in the hospital after a shooting in Niles. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. FULL STATEMENT FROM EVANSTON MAYOR DANIEL BISS. The verdict was reached Monday night in Dickson County Circuit Court after about three hours of deliberation and five days in court. 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. 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. Standout Niles North Swimmer Shot, Killed Max Gadau, 17, and a 17-year-old girl were either standing next to or inside a Honda Civic in the 9200 block of Kedvale Avenue when they were both. Anyone with information can call the Cook County sheriff's police at 708-865-4896. Updated: Mar 1, 2023 / 03:47 AM EST. The three other victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. 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. EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A shooting in north suburban Evanston Sunday night left one teenager dead and four others wounded, police said. 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. Niles was also found guilty of arson, robbery, theft and criminal trespass. 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. The 38-year-old man, a resident of Niles, was found with a gunshot wound to his head when . "This incident appears to be a targeted attack and the investigation does not indicate a continued threat to the public," Evanston Police Cmdr. Carl Dennison, a senior at Niles North High School, was killed in an Evanston shooting that left four other teens wounded. The suspect . Niles Township High School District 219 is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Niles North High School Senior, Carl Dennison. Voters in Chicago broke records by voting early and by mail in this election. Both were taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge where the man was pronounced dead, police said. Quincy police served a search warrant at the home of Tim Bliefnick on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The medical examiners office on Friday ruled his death a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds. "These acts cause devastation to all involved and impact the lives of each every Niles resident," the press release read. Police said their investigation does not indicate further danger to the public and no suspects are in custody. I remember when Carl walked in as a freshman and his electric smile and keen sense of humor could light up a room. Posted: Jun 8, 2021 10:27 PM EST. 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. Fundraisers for him have netted in excess of $100,000 to help with the costs of his continued rehabilitation. She began her career in pharmaceuticals before going to nursing school. 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. 0:05. Roselle man in custody in 2021 shooting of North Prospect Avenue motorist, Jim Dey | 'Long, long way to go' for shooting victim, Jim Dey | Community turned out in force to show its 'Love for Liam', 'Love for Liam' fundraiser for man shot in head set Sunday in Champaign, Trying to get back on his feet: Fundraiser organized for family of man shot in head, Rescuers comb wreckage of Greece's deadliest train crash, Chicago police officer shot on city's southwest side, Heritage-Crystal Clean: Q4 Earnings Snapshot, Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash, TikTok sets new default time limits for minors. About 1:13 p.m. that Sunday, Gasser was driving north on Prospect Avenue just north of Baytowne Drive when another vehicle quickly changed lanes in front of him, cutting him off. (Jennifer Johnson / Pioneer Press). 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822, 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820. He wanted to be a better person for his daughter, she said. 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. When do they dye the Chicago River Green? NILES, Ill. - It all started with a whistleblower's complaint alleging police misconduct in suburban Niles. "My only surprise is that it took this long to do.". News Niles Police Log: Jan. 1-8. A 19 year old driver of an Acura MDX crashed with a Cook County Sheriff Police Vehicle in the early hours of Feb. 15 . Police concluded that there was no immediate threat to the school, and the building was opened to students on Monday, Gill said. 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. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Schnack told Fox News Digital that police had concluded their search and she was expecting an inventory of items taken. A parole panel ruled that Sirhan lacks insight into what led him to shoot the U.S. senator and Democratic presidential candidate. Moses Maldonado, 21, and Nicholas Samudio, 22, were arrested Sunday in the 2700 block of South Homan. "Please keep my family in your prayers, especially my aunt and uncle, her sister, and her sons. NILES, Mich. (WNDU) - Police are investigating a shooting that killed two teens and injured three other people late Tuesday night in Niles. EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A shooting in north suburban Evanston Sunday night left one teenager dead and four others wounded, police said. He fled the scene in a tan Jeep Cherokee, police said. Experts say Brandon Johnson must reunite progressives and make better inroads with Black voters to beat him. St. Patricks Day is March 17 and the weekend before, three major events are happening in the area. Then, a string of three shootings between Aug. 16 and Sept. 20 left four people. According to a press release . 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