Becky Bliefnick pictured with her family on Halloween in 2018. All those disqualify him from legally possessing a gun. Erik Esquivel, who lived in the nearby apartment building, was identified as the man who was killed, according to the medical examiner's office. "During a criminal investigation it is not unusual to obtain and serve numerous search warrants for a variety of reasons," police said. 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. Website. "Please keep my family in your prayers, especially my aunt and uncle, her sister, and her sons. The man, 32, was in his car about 1:40 a.m. in the 1300 block of South Morgan Street when two men walked up to him and one opened fire, Chicago police said. Mokhtar Hamed, 22, is accused of stealing belongings and a vehicle from a 21-year-old man at gunpoint on Dec. 23 in the 2600 block of North Sayre Avenue, according to police. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Cook County Sheriffs Police at 708-865-4896. Tim Bliefnick speaks with a deputy as investigators search his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. CHICAGO - A Niles man is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last December in the Montclare neighborhood. Niles said he didnt leave his home after returning fromTaco Bell. Police have since named 15-year-old Demi Galvin and 18-year-old Yasmeen Scott, both from Niles, as the deceased victims in the incident. Investigators served a search warrant at an Illinois home on March 1, 2023 in connection with the shooting death of Becky Bliefnick, who was found deceased in her own home on Feb. 23. Mokhtar Hamed, 22, is accused of stealing belongings and a vehicle from a 21-year-old man at gunpoint on Dec. 23 in the 2600 block of North Sayre Avenue, according to police. Voters in Chicago broke records by voting early and by mail in this election. Our whole community is reeling from this shocking act of violence, from the youth of the victims, and from the tragic loss of life.I send all my thoughts and condolences to the victims and their loved ones. Our deepest condolences go out to Carl's family, friends, and North staff members on his passing. Follow FOX 17: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - YouTube. 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 . 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. However, it is worth remembering that Chicago has experienced late-season winter storms in the past, producing major snow and ice just days after unseasonably warm temperatures. Police said the gunman fled the scene in a tan Jeep Cherokee and had on a black knit cap. Officers. Need to borrow $5 for some cigarettes.. Maher Kawash and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team. Two of those charges are Class X felonies punishable by a minimum of six to 30 years in prison. (MuddyRiverNews.com). 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. He was a resident of the apartment building where the shooting occurred, the office said. It's a bittersweet time here at ABC7 as we say goodbye to our friend and colleague, Phil Schwarz. "It is important to remember that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Both Goldtrap and McDonald were found shot in the head and a fire was set at their Dickson residence. 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. The female victim was listed in serious condition, according to police. Extra officers will be stationed at the school throughout the week as a precaution, Gill said. Updated: Mar 1, 2023 / 03:47 AM EST. 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. (MuddyRiverNews.com, Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). Click here to see our subscription options. 0:05. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. Earlier in the day, the pair are accused of shooting a 22-year-old man Two candidates are heading to a runoff election that will determine who becomes the next mayor of Chicago, each with their own approach to the matters plaguing the city. Bhupendra Patel, the shop proprietor, expressed his excitement and joy regarding the store's biggest jackpot to date, stating that the store has vended" numerous winning lottery tickets" over the years. "Today, Evanston's heart is broken," Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said. He showed Niles signed statement to investigators in 2015 where Niles said he didnt know McDonalds last name. Low 31F. This is the 6th homicide in Evanston this year - more than any other year in the last two decades. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at a house on North 6th Street. Investigators said the murders were due to an argument over pills, which both Niles and Goldtrap sold. Experts say Brandon Johnson must reunite progressives and make better inroads with Black voters to beat him. They found four of the victims outside a Mobil gas station in the 1900-block of Green Bay Road. An online obituary describes Becky Bliefnick as a devout Catholic devoted to her family and serving the community. "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. The Niles Police Department says the shooting happened near the intersection at Sixth and Eagle streets at around 11:30 p.m. Were told a group of individuals went up to a home in the area and fired rounds into it. EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Just feet from where a 17-year-old boy was killed and four other teens were gunned down at an Evanston gas station. The three other victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The gruesome discovery was made by a family member of 41-year-old Rebecca Bliefnick on 23 February . In a recent press release, the Mayor of the City of Niles lamented the episodes of gun violence. Then, a string of three shootings between Aug. 16 and Sept. 20 left four people. Police responded to shooting scene around 7:17 p.m. after receiving numerous 911 calls. She also testified that he cleaned the van that day. 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. "Right now, Tim's immediately focus is on the boys," she said. Becky Bliefnick poses with her three sons. Schnack told Fox News Digital that police had concluded their search and she was expecting an inventory of items taken. The newly chosen combatants in Round Two of the mayoral sweepstakes are off and running. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Low 31F. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, A pair of independent filmmakers are shooting an R-rated Goosebumps concept movie at The Rage in Niles. Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a mass shooting in Niles Tuesday night. ", Tim Bliefnick speaks with a deputy as investigators search his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. 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. Officials would not comment on whether or not the 13-year-old was a student at Emerson Middle School. Legal Statement. "So what happened last night was kind of shock for me. CHICAGO Two Chicago men have been charged in the murder of a 22-year-old man on the West Side. "No arrests have been made related to this investigation. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Cook County Sheriffs Police said Tuesday that there were no updates to share in the case. Regina Whitaker, 32, is accused of being part of a group who battered and seriously wounded a 44-year-old woman with a "dangerous weapon" on Nov. 25 in the 2200 block of South Pulaski Road, police said. CHICAGO (AP) A Chicago police officer was shot Wednesday afternoon in the Gage Park neighborhood on the city's southwest side, authorities said. "I remember when Carl walked in as a freshman and his electric smile and keen sense of humor could light up a room," Niles North Principal Dr. James Edwards said in a written statement. A Dickson County jury found Kenneth Niles guilty of murdering a Dickson couple by gunshots to the head and burning their bodies. A Dupo police officer remains hospitalized but is expected to recover after being shot during a confrontation last Sunday afternoon in the St. Clair County town. The estranged couple shared three sons, all of whom have been with their father since last week, she added. 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. Police said she was found shot to death in her Quincy home on Feb. 23, 2023. A woman who identified herself as the sister of the female victim said Esquivel and her sister were in a relationship and welcomed a daughter together in December. 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. Arrest made in the homicide and shooting of two Niles North High School students An autopsy is scheduled for Friday. 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. FORT WAYNE, Ind. or redistributed. 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. "This is beyond comprehension and excruciatingly painful for all of us who love her," her cousin, Lauren Schultz, wrote on Facebook. The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. in a parking lot of a building on the 9600 block of North Greenwood Avenue in unincorporated Maine Township, officials from the Cook County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. The couple has reportedly been going through a divorce battle. He was a 17-year-old senior at Niles North High School. Police are asking anyone with information in the case to call them directly at 217-228-4470 or anonymously through the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers at 217-228-4474. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The victim was shot in the face A mother and her two sons are changing the face of cannapreneurship in a city that has notoriously locked Black owners out of the lucrative industry. 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. It happened at about 4:00 a.m. Police were on patrol in the area, when they heard a shot in the parking lot at Chasers Bar and Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. ", FORMER TOP COP MAKES PUBLIC PLEA AFTER US SWIM CHAMP FOUND DEAD, Quincy police served a search warrant at the home of Tim Bliefnick on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Willie Montgomery-Wise is charged in a shooting . Crouch said that all the cleaning was for the two spots of blood. 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. +1 (217)355-0077. (Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). Well this is no secret to Paul Konrad, who talked glowingly about having the treat in the morning while getting ready for the day. CBS News Chicago: Free 24/7 News . Several objects were strewn around the ground next to the vehicle. Brown released a statement Wednesday saying that he accepted a job opportunity in Texas. Quincy police served a search warrant at the home of Tim Bliefnick on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Legal Statement. In an exclusive interview with WGN Investigates, the whistleblower, 22-year . Former aide to disgraced Cook Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski had pleaded guilty to bribing multiple public officials in several schemes that spanned years. (MuddyRiverNews.com). 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 said she was found shot to death in her Quincy home on Feb. 23, 2023. Niles was also found guilty of arson, robbery, theft and criminal trespass. His brother, Matt had an idea of when that change would come, though. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. The women sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was also taken to Advocate Lutheran where she is listed in serious condition. (Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). Niles Deputy Police Chief Nick Zakula declined to specify the nature of the alleged dispute and would not say whether Palafox and McGannon are accused of shooting guns at the 18-year-old victim or . You have permission to edit this article. Chicagoans can expect to experience unseasonably warm temperatures this week, with the temperatures set to reach up to 60 degrees on Wednesday. Before August, the last homicide in Niles, Michigan, occurred in May, when a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot. In his youth, Chuck Brewer was arrested for marijuana possession. Andrew Fink, 32, was last seen Friday in the 4700 block of North Beacon Street, according to a CPD missing person alert. FORMER TOP COP MAKES PUBLIC PLEA AFTER US SWIM CHAMP FOUND DEAD. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Market data provided by Factset. Servpro of Champaign / Urbana. Crouch also focused on the text messages between Niles and Goldtrap on April 13 evening. NILES, Mich. (WNDU) - Police are investigating a shooting that killed two teens and injured three other people late Tuesday night in Niles. 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 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. News Niles Police Log: Jan. 1-8. Niles attorney, Paul Bruno, repeatedly asserted Monday during closing arguments that the states case left open reasonable doubts and reservations. District Attorney Ray Crouch countered that evidence pointing to Niles was overwhelming and Brunos contention that Goldtraps blood was found in a van due to a cut from a broken jelly jar was a stretch.. Jan. 1 12:26 a.m. 1130 block S. 11th, alarm-burglary 12:41 a.m. 500 block Union, gun shots . Mokhtar Hamed, 22, is accused of stealing. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This will be a painful time of grieving and healing for so many.As a city, we simply have to do better. 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. 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 Niles Police Department says the shooting happened near the intersection at Sixth and. A 19 year old driver of an Acura MDX crashed with a Cook County Sheriff Police Vehicle in the early hours of Feb. 15 . Criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh on the prosecution laying out closing arguments and his predictions for the remainder of the trial. FULL STATEMENT FROM NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 219. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. However, police made no arrests and have not accused him of a crime. Niles testified I guess I lied right there about his 2015 text message. Crouch said Niles would have known the name if the two were like brothers.. The verdict carries aminimum sentence of life in prison. 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822, 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820. 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. 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. We must redouble our investment in violence prevention and outreach efforts. 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. Child on bike hit by school bus in Mount Prospect: police, Chicago mayoral race down to Vallas, Johnson in runoff election. Officers say the shooting is believed to be related to two other homicides in the area. 10-1! He has been identified to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office as 17-year-old Carl Dennison. The co-owner of the gas station across the street from the shooting scene said violence is moving east and north across Evanston. (Jennifer Johnson / Pioneer Press). I understand that instinct, but we will only solve this problem when we all give it the attention and priority it requires.I commit to conduct myself consistent with that principle, and I want to thank the Evanston Police Department and other City of Evanston staff who have been tirelessly dedicating themselves to the resolution of this case in that same spirit.Again, my heart is with the victims, with their families, loved ones, and friends, and with our whole community. All rights reserved. Alex Murdaugh is a liar and a thief, but thats not what hes on trial for: Mark Eiglarsh. Police in Illinois are investigating the homicide of a nurse found shot to death in her home. 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 tradition of turning the river [], Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. 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. 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. 21 Northwestern 62, Raising Cane's opens Campustown location with prizes. 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. (Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). 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. The building is across the street from a CVS store in Niles, and is also close to Glenview. CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who was reported missing from the Uptown neighborhood over the weekend. The area is near both Niles and Glenview. He fled the scene in a tan Jeep Cherokee, police said. 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. They were all transported to nearby hospitals. The neighbor declined to pursue burglary charges against Deniro Miles last week, CHICAGO - It's almost time to "kiss" these rockers goodbye. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. James Edwards, Principal of Niles North shared, "Whenever we lose a member of our family we lose a little bit of ourselves. Chicago Police Supt. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. 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.. I remember when Carl walked in as a freshman and his electric smile and keen sense of humor could light up a room. The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. in a parking lot of a building on the 9600 block of North Greenwood Avenue in unincorporated Maine Township, officials from the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Police were called just after 11:35 p.m. to the 600. 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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. 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. A fifth person was found about a block away on Green Bay Road. The suspect, Reginald . 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. Up the street in a key Evanston commercial area, shoppers shared their disbelief at the violence. According to a press release . 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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. Dec 25, 2022. Ken Carter said. Clear to partly cloudy. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Becky Bliefnick pictured with her family on Halloween in 2018. ", Becky Bliefnick poses with her three sons. Rebecca "Becky" Bliefnick, 41, was discovered dead with gunshot wounds on Feb. 23, according to the Quincy Police Department. Niles police continue to investigate the incident, working with school administrators. CHICAGO - A Niles man is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last December in the Montclare neighborhood. "I like this area, I mean it is a good neighborhood," said Zara Syed, of Cor's Shell. An 18-year-old father of a 4-month-old baby was killed and the childs 18-year-old mother was seriously injured in a shooting outside an apartment building near Niles, police said. 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. 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. "These acts cause devastation to all involved and impact the lives of each every Niles resident," the press release read. FULL STATEMENT FROM EVANSTON MAYOR DANIEL BISS. 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 . The verdict was reached Monday night in Dickson County . St. Patricks Day is March 17 and the weekend before, three major events are happening in the area. Greenwood Avenue was closed to traffic between Milwaukee and Golf Road as police investigated. The woman, who did not want to give her name, said the victims had lived in the apartment for less than a year. Both were taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge where the man was pronounced dead, police said. States Attorney Julia Rietz said Humphery will be formally charged Thursday with attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon. Allen died of a self-inflicted gunshot Sunday evening . Additionally, police said they had not asked prosecutors for an arrest warrant following the search. "This incident appears to be a targeted attack and the investigation does not indicate a continued threat to the public," Evanston Police Cmdr. The suspect . EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A shooting in north suburban Evanston Sunday night left one teenager dead and four others wounded, police said. 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. NILES, Ill. - It all started with a whistleblower's complaint alleging police misconduct in suburban Niles. Market data provided by Factset. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations. 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. NILES, Ill. A shooting at a bar in Niles has injured one man. Moses Maldonado, 21, and Nicholas Samudio, 22, were arrested Sunday in the 2700 block of South Homan. One of them passed away and another is in critical condition. A fundraiser to help pay medical costs for Champaign shooting victim Liam Gasser raised roughly $25,000, with more contributions coming in. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear to partly cloudy. 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. 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. Gasser, meantime, is living with and being cared for by his mother, Terry von Thaden, in Urbana. An existent in the Buena Park neighbourhood of Chicago just won a stunning $1 million on Saturday's Powerball drawing, according to the Illinois Lottery. "Our preliminary investigation reveals the victims all knew each other," Evanston Police Sgt. Berrien County Berrien County commissioners discuss ARPA funds. 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. The remaining victims who were wounded in the shooting are two male teenagers and two female teenagers ranging in age from 14-18 years old, police said. Sirhan Sirhan, 78, shot RFK in June 1968. (MuddyRiverNews.com, Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). 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