(Updated at 4:25 p.m. Monday) A woman was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Sunday after police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance shortly after noon in the 1400 block of Joyce Drive in Flossmoor. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office reported Monday morning that the victim was[Read More…]
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2 wounded in Flossmoor shooting Thursday
One man was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center and one was treated at the scene after a shooting incident Thursday, April 21, according to Flossmoor police. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Travers and Vardon lanes at 3:44 p.m. after receiving a report of shots fired. Two vehicles[Read More…]
1 injured, 1 apprehended in Homewood shooting Sunday
A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting incident shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, April 10, according to Homewood police. Officers found the victim, 40, in the vicinity of Hillview Road and Poplar Avenue. He was transported to the hospital. A second man, 35, was taken into custody as part[Read More…]
Woman injured during car theft Sunday night (free content)
A woman suffered minor injuries Sunday night when she was struck by a vehicle while chasing her own vehicle as it was being driven off by a thief. Police responded to the 18200 block of Halsted Street at about 9:50 p.m. The victim was seen by Homewood Fire Department paramedics[Read More…]
4 people shot in Flossmoor early Sunday (free content)
Four people were wounded in a shooting early Sunday, Oct. 31, in the 3800 block of Ballantrae Way, according to Flossmoor police. When officers arrived on the scene shortly after midnight after receiving reports of gunshots, they found four wounded people and provided medical aid. Three of the victims were[Read More…]
Emergency response team activated in domestic violence situation late Tuesday in Homewood
Homewood police responded about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday to the 18200 block of Morgan Street near James Hart School after receiving a report of domestic battery. The victim left the apartment before calling 911. She told officers that someone had threatened her with a firearm. Officers were unable to make contact[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate report of shots fired early Sunday
Homewood Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 18500 block of May Street shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. Officers discovered that one residence had been damaged. Detectives located shell casings in the area. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing. Police urge anyone[Read More…]
Shots fired Monday in Homewood
Homewood police responded to reports of shots fired just before midnight Monday, Oct. 18. Officers found shell casings in the 18300 block of Hood Avenue, but no one was injured and no property damage was found from the incident. Police urge anyone who may have information about this incident to[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate shots fired early Tuesday (free content)
Just after midnight Tuesday morning Homewood police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1300 block of Jill Terrace. Responding officers discovered one residence had been damaged. Investigators located shell casings in the area. Two subjects were seen running from the area after the incident, however no[Read More…]
Wife charged in May 8 murder (free content)
The wife of murder victim Robert James Jr. has been charged in his death, according to Homewood police. Rachel James, 43, of Manhattan, was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 25, and was charged with first degree murder, police said. A bond hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at Markham Courthouse.[Read More…]