The coroner’s office has released the identity of a 49-year-old man who was shot and killed while he was mowing his lawn in North Chicago Monday afternoon. An autopsy showed that Alejandro Garcia, 49, of North Chicago, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Lake County Chief Deputy Coroner Steve Newton. The […]
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Man fatally shot in drive-by shooting while mowing his lawn in North Chicago
A 49-year-old man was shot and killed while he was mowing his lawn at his home in North Chicago Monday afternoon, the major crime task force said. The North Chicago Police Department responded around 1:25 p.m. Monday to the 1000 block of Jackson Street in North Chicago for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived […]
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Grayslake man charged with murder after 37-year-old man stabbed over 10 times in Round Lake Beach
A Grayslake man was charged with first-degree murder after he admitted to stabbing a man, who he was in a relationship with, over 10 times inside a Round Lake Beach home. Jesus I. Vargas, 29, of Grayslake, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The Round Lake Beach Police Department and Greater Round Lake […]
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Autopsy shows man found dead in Round Lake Beach home was stabbed more than 10 times
The coroner’s office said a man found dead inside a Round Lake Beach home on Monday was stabbed more than 10 times in what police describe as a domestic situation. The Round Lake Beach Police Department and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 3 p.m. Monday to the 2000 block of Apache Trail […]
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Man found dead with multiple stab wounds inside garage of Round Lake Beach home
Police are investigating after a man was found dead and a second person was injured at a Round Lake Beach home Monday afternoon. The Round Lake Beach Police Department responded around 3 p.m. to the 2000 block of Apache Trail in Round Lake Beach for a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived and found a […]
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Authorities identify 19-year-old woman who died after being shot in the chest in Park City
Authorities have released the identity of a 19-year-old woman who died Tuesday afternoon after being shot at an apartment complex in Park City. A preliminary autopsy showed that Tashia Price, 19, of Park City, died from a gunshot wound to the chest, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. The Park City Police Department responded […]
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19-year-old woman shot and killed in Park City; second shooting in two days
A 19-year-old woman was shot and killed in Park City Tuesday afternoon. It is the second shooting in two days at the same apartment complex. The Park City Police Department responded around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to the Colonial Park Apartment Complex in the 700 block of Sharon Avenue in Park City for a report of […]
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Video released shows man firing 2 guns before being fatally shot by police officers in Buffalo Grove
Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. Authorities have released graphic video showing the moment officers fatally shot a man who was firing two guns into the air in Buffalo Grove last month. The Buffalo Grove Police Department responded to a 911 call around […]
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16-year-old boy pleads not guilty to fatally shooting young Zion mother with rifle
A 16-year-old boy, who was charged as an adult, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he shot and killed a young mother as she read to her baby inside her Zion home. Zechariah C. Myles, 16, of the 2800 block of Enoch Avenue in Zion, was charged with six counts of first-degree murder. He […]