3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822, 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820. FORT WAYNE, Ind. January 20, 2022. A fifth person was found about a block away on Green Bay Road. 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. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. 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. NILES, Ill. A shooting at a bar in Niles has injured one man. He is the estranged husband of 41 . Hamed was arrest Tuesday and charged with armed robbery, armed Robby with a dangerous weapon, aggravated vehicular hijacking and aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm. The building is across the street from a CVS store in Niles, and is also close to Glenview. Maine Township High School District 207 Spokesman Brett Clark said neither victim is a current or former student of the school district. The verdict carries aminimum sentence of life in prison. 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. A Dickson County jury found Kenneth Niles guilty of murdering a Dickson couple by gunshots to the head and burning their bodies. Humphery was arrested at the courthouse when he appeared Wednesday morning for a pretrial hearing with his lawyer, Jeffrey Cisco, on an unrelated case for armed violence and unlawful use of weapons by a felon for which he was charged in June. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. "During a criminal investigation it is not unusual to obtain and serve numerous search warrants for a variety of reasons," police said. Days after Illinois police found a nurse and mother of three gunned down in her Quincy home, they served a search warrant at the house of her estranged husband roughly a mile away. 21 Northwestern 62, Raising Cane's opens Campustown location with prizes. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The baby was not with the couple when the shooting occurred, the woman said. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. Police responded to shooting scene around 7:17 p.m. after receiving numerous 911 calls. ", Becky Bliefnick poses with her three sons. "Additional information will be released when we are able, and it is appropriate to do so," police said. Ryan Glew said. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations. 10-1! EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A shooting in north suburban Evanston Sunday night left one teenager dead and four others wounded, police said. CHICAGO - A Niles man is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last December in the Montclare neighborhood. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. The man was shot in the head and later pronounced dead at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. According to the current extended forecast from the Weather Channel, high temperatures will be in the 50s again on Wednesday (3/1) throughout northern Illinois but will drop into the upper 30s on Thursday before a potential winter storm moves into the region. 0:05. A 19 year old driver of an Acura MDX crashed with a Cook County Sheriff Police Vehicle in the early hours of Feb. 15 . Niles was also found guilty of arson, robbery, theft and criminal trespass. or redistributed. You have permission to edit this article. The group which CHICAGO A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the head while inside a residence in the citys Hyde Park neighborhood. Images from the crime scene show police around a burgundy sedan that possibly belonged to Esquivel. The three other victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. 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. The gruesome discovery was made by a family member of 41-year-old Rebecca Bliefnick on 23 February . Schnack told Fox News Digital that police had concluded their search and she was expecting an inventory of items taken. All rights reserved. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Then, a string of three shootings between Aug. 16 and Sept. 20 left four people. During that grocery store trip, Niles testified, Goldtrap cut his finger on a broken jar of strawberry jelly. I would describe it more of a business relationship, Crouch said. The area is near both Niles and Glenview. All those disqualify him from legally possessing a gun. 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. Becky Bliefnick pictured with her family on Halloween in 2018. (Jennifer Johnson / Pioneer Press). Both were taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge where the man was pronounced dead, police said. Greenwood Avenue was closed to traffic between Milwaukee and Golf Road as police investigated. 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. NILES, Mich. Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a mass shooting in Niles Tuesday night. Police concluded that there was no immediate threat to the school, and the building was opened to students on Monday, Gill said. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. April 2015 at their Dickson duplex residence, Dickson double murder, arson trial ends in hung jury, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Courtlan Gordon and Ryan Becker of Oddest . Brown released a statement Wednesday saying that he accepted a job opportunity in Texas. (MuddyRiverNews.com). Low 31F. Police said she was found shot to death in her Quincy home on Feb. 23, 2023. He was a senior at Niles North High School. Mary Schenk is a reporter covering police, courts and breaking news at The News-Gazette. "No arrests have been made related to this investigation. 1:00. (Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). However, police made no arrests and have not accused him of a crime. In 2021, Deshawn CHICAGO - A Chicago woman is facing charges in connection with an attack on another woman last November in the Lawndale neighborhood. Niles said he hung out with the couple from about 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Crouch presented evidence showing that around 6:30 p.m. that night Niles sent a text asking Goldtrap for pills, stating I need to get a collection going., Goldtrap texted back, I cant get any more pills and he would bend over backward for Niles, But if I cant do it, I cant do it., Crouch also showed the jury that Goldtraps phone disconnected from the cell tower from about 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Then a text came in at about 10:30 p.m. from Niles asking Hey cuz, call me. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A police officer was wounded, and a second person was shot dead Sunday afternoon, prompting a standoff in a neighborhood just outside Dupo, Illinois. Quincy police served a search warrant at the home of Tim Bliefnick on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The suspect, Reginald . CHICAGO Two Chicago men have been charged in the murder of a 22-year-old man on the West Side. The suspect . And it still followed us., She described Esquivel as a good person.. The email was sent early Friday morning, a day of no attendance for students, and immediately forwarded to Niles police, according to Peter Gill, spokesman for Park Ridge-Niles School District 64. Court records show that Humphery has previous convictions for reckless discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing and eluding, theft, possession of a controlled substance, and resisting a peace officer. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. He has been identified to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office as 17-year-old Carl Dennison. A gunman walked up to a car parked in a lot on the south side of the building and opened fire, striking both teens, police said. Market data provided by Factset. "So what happened last night was kind of shock for me. 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. The neighbor declined to pursue burglary charges against Deniro Miles last week, CHICAGO - It's almost time to "kiss" these rockers goodbye. Bliefnick appeared cooperative, according to the outlet, and was seen voluntarily handing over the keys to his house and vehicle. Sentencing date is set for June 24. "Our preliminary investigation reveals the victims all knew each other," Evanston Police Sgt. 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. Police said she was found shot to death in her Quincy home on Feb. 23, 2023. Criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh on the prosecution laying out closing arguments and his predictions for the remainder of the trial. However, his wife, Bobbie Ann Niles, said she awoke around 4 a.m. to find Niles gone with the white van she used for work. In his youth, Chuck Brewer was arrested for marijuana possession. Mokhtar Hamed, 22, is accused of stealing. Ken Carter said. 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. He was a resident of the apartment building where the shooting occurred, the office said. Also, Crouch repeatedly pointed to Niles inconsistent stories between a sworn statement in 2015 and Niles' testimony in the2020 trial, which ended in a hung jury. James Edwards, Principal of Niles North shared, "Whenever we lose a member of our family we lose a little bit of ourselves. Follow FOX 17: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - YouTube. Rebecca "Becky" Bliefnick, 41, was discovered dead with gunshot wounds on Feb. 23, according to the Quincy Police Department. 2023 FOX Television Stations, until TUE 6:00 AM CST, Lake County, Kenosha County, from WED 12:00 PM CST until FRI 12:00 AM CST, Cook County, Lake County, Feds raid suburban Chicago home of businessman who ran for state office, I didnt realize: Woman mistakenly eats heart-shaped chip that could have won her 100K, Lightfoot loses re-election bid, this is the date she will leave office, Winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Chicago, Attempted murder charges filed against woman in Lawndale beating, Chicago mayoral election: Vallas rips Johnson's 'destroy Chicago's economy plan', Chicago police officer shot on South Side, rushed to hospital: CFD, Chicago's top cop announces new chief of CPD's detective division, John R. Lausch, Jr. resigns as US Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Doctors warn of stomach bugs spreading across Midwest. Niles testified I guess I lied right there about his 2015 text message. 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. Crouch said Niles would have known the name if the two were like brothers.. Allen died of a self-inflicted gunshot Sunday evening . As a school community, we have endured so much over the past two years, and during these times, we need each other to lean into for support and love. According to a press release . This will be a painful time of grieving and healing for so many.As a city, we simply have to do better. Colson Montgomery, the Chicago White Soxs top prospect, is taking it all in during major-league camp, Chicago mayor runoff begins with mutual attacks: Brandon Johnson would destroy economy; Paul Vallas failed everywhere he has gone, 10-1! Carl Dennison, a senior at Niles North High School, was killed in an Evanston shooting that left four other teens wounded. EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A shooting in north suburban Evanston Sunday night left one teenager dead and four others wounded, police said. David Brown is resigning from the police department effective March 16. Cook County Sheriffs Police said Tuesday that there were no updates to share in the case. FULL STATEMENT FROM EVANSTON MAYOR DANIEL BISS. FOX 32 Chicago CHICAGO - A Niles man is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last December in the Montclare neighborhood. 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 . And with 34.1% of the vote in Round One, Paul Vallas is clearly the front-runner. Voters in Chicago broke records by voting early and by mail in this election. An 18-year-old man was killed and an 18-year-old woman was injured when they were shot in a parking lot at 9612 N. Greenwood Ave. in unincorporated Maine Township, just south of Milwaukee Avenue, on April 22, 2021. The overall voter turnout was similar to 2019 and 2015, but a lot more voters chose to mail in their ballots. KISS is slated to kick off the final shows of its "End of the Road" tour later this year and on Wednesday, a Live Nation news release revealed the last North American concert dates. "Today, Evanston's heart is broken," Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said. Humberto Gonzalez, who said Esquivel was his nephew, also came to the parking lot memorial after he arrived from Minnesota to help support Esquivels family members. The shooting occurred about 4:30 p.m. in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue, according to police. The gunman was described by police as wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with orange writing on the front, black pants, a black knit cap and a black face covering. At least two teenagers are dead and three other people are in the hospital after a shooting in Niles. Erik Esquivel, who lived in the nearby apartment building, was identified as the man who was killed, according to the medical examiner's office. 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. They were all transported to nearby hospitals. ", Tim Bliefnick speaks with a deputy as investigators search his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Driver strikes Sheriff's Police car carrying two officers, who were injured. The newly chosen combatants in Round Two of the mayoral sweepstakes are off and running. Don't let your guard down with temperatures in the 50s the past couple of days, because another potential winter storm is brewing out west and it's headed our way. Berrien County Berrien County commissioners discuss ARPA funds. 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. 2020 Niles trial:Dickson double murder, arson trial ends in hung jury. She had her third child during spring break of her final semester and worked as a traveling nurse during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Crouch said the text was a step in covering up the murders. 3813 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802. "This kind of event is unacceptable to every person in this community," Biss said. 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.. The 38-year-old man, a resident of Niles, was found with a gunshot wound to his head when . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. An 18-year-old man was killed and an 18-year-old woman was injured when they were shot in a parking lot at 9612 N. Greenwood Ave. in unincorporated Maine Township, just south of Milwaukee Avenue, on April 22, 2021. ST. JOSEPH - Berrien County Commissioners are speeding up the process of how they can share some of . Updated: 12:23 PM CST February 27, 2023. Becky Bliefnick pictured with her family on Halloween in 2018. 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Kennedys assassin, is denied parole by California board, Fresh on the runoff trail, Johnson vows to provide what the families want not rivals failed politics of old. His brother, Matt had an idea of when that change would come, though. Arrest made in the homicide and shooting of two Niles North High School students (MuddyRiverNews.com, Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). Posted: Jun 8, 2021 10:27 PM EST. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Bruno maintained that Goldtrap and Niles were like brothers and saw each other on a regular basis. Niles said he didnt leave his home after returning fromTaco Bell. Officer down, officer down!: 911 call from scene where Chicago cop shot, left very critical on Southwest Side, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Need to borrow $5 for some cigarettes.. Moses Maldonado, 21, and Nicholas Samudio, 22, were arrested Sunday in the 2700 block of South Homan. She also testified that he cleaned the van that day. 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