CHICAGO – Police said a 33-year-old man was calling 911 to report a robbery when he was shot and killed Monday night in Bridgeport. A gunman was aiming for someone else when a bullet went though Besst’s rear window and hit … The 26-year-old was sitting in a parked vehicle about … Sun-Times Media Wire CHICAGO - A woman was shot Saturday night in Bridgeport on the South Side. Also Monday, Operation Safe Pump announced its gas station guards program will expand to south suburban Olympia Fields. BRIDGEPORT — An unsolved shooting at a busy neighborhood intersection has prompted new questions of safety for residents and business owners. In the latest fatal shooting, a 30-year-old man was killed at his home in South Shore. CHICAGO — Unbelievable video from WGN News’ Skycam 9 captured a firefighter jumping to safety while battling a massive fire in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. Alva Besst spent his last years in Bridgeport, where he was an active volunteer at his local church and made deep connections with his neighbors. @jaydubward. Gunfire pierced the back window of the victim’s vehicle, striking him in the head. CHICAGO – Gunfire erupted in the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood Tuesday, claiming the life of a 68-year-old man, who police say was an unintended target. About 10:40 p.m., the male was sitting on the edge of a CTA Blue Line platform at Pulaski Road and Congress Parkway, when he stumbled and fell in front of the train. A 17-year-old boy was shot Tuesday in Bridgeport on the South Side. In each incident, one to three males approached someone, pulled out a gun and demanded property, Chicago police said. After he was shot, the lifelong Bridgeport resident hit a snow bank. “I was blessed to know him, to listen to his stories. CHICAGO - Eight people were shot, two of them fatally, Tuesday in Chicago including two people who were shot, one fatally, in Chatham on the South Side. Patrick Thompson (11th) said police were “working tirelessly” to find the perpetrators. 3 shot Thursday in Chicago Men posing as utility workers burglarize homes in Bridgeport, Chinatown, South Loop Women waiting for public transit robbed at gun-point in Bronzeville, Oakland He was a handyman who was well-known in Bridgeport, where he was born and raised. Ban sale of Grand Theft Auto, other violent video games, state rep says. Shuai Guan was shot in his chest about 6 p.m. and pronounced dead at the scene in the 3000 block of South Union Avenue, police and … Chicago Tribune | Feb 17, 2021 at 12:33 PM Two men were shot, one of them fatally, in a fast-food parking lot in the West Chatham neighborhood Tuesday night, according to authorities. A man was shot and killed near his Bridgeport home after a carjacker demanded the key to his white SUV but, for some reason, was unable to put the … Twitter Facebook Email More. Kim Foxx won’t oppose parole bid of man who killed a Chicago cop in 1967, reversing her past stance. CHICAGO -- A man was killed when he was struck by a stray bullet Tuesday in Bridgeport on the South Side. In an email, Mack said he met Besst at God’s Closet, their church’s volunteer-run clothing store. Alva Besst, 68, was driving east about 6 … CHICAGO – Gunfire erupted in the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood Tuesday, claiming the life of a man, who police say was an unintended target. A 68-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday while he was driving. A local man is being remembered as a caring and loving individual after he was hit and killed by a stray bullet in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood on Tuesday. The Cook County Medical … Alva “Al” Besst was a … Boy, 16, shot in Bridgeport drive-by The 16-year-old was walking in the 900 block of West 31st Street when someone shot at him from a passing black sedan, according to Chicago police. We follow the stories and update you as they develop. The 16-year-old was walking at 3:14 a.m. in the 900 block of West 31st Street when someone shot at him from a … Shuai Guan was shot in his chest about 6 p.m. and pronounced dead at the scene in the 3000 block of South Union Avenue, police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. Alva Besst was driving near Halsted and 31st Street when someone fired shots and gunfire went through the back window of his vehicle, striking him in the head. A local man is being remembered as a caring and loving individual after he was hit and killed by a stray bullet in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood on Tuesday. His vehicle then collided with a snowbank. Society’s changing view of cops is on the mind of Patrick John Flueger, whose character Adam Ruzek this season is helping call out police misconduct. Besst walked up to him and asked if he was from the neighborhood. CHICAGO -- A 25-year-old man was shot Monday morning in Bridgeport on the South Side, Chicago police said. Chicago shootings: 8 shot, 2 fatally, Tuesday Eight people were shot, two of them fatally, Tuesday in Chicago including two people who were shot, one fatally, in Chatham on the South Side. City Crime Map Neighborhoods. CHICAGO -- Two people were killed and at least 21 others wounded in shootings across Chicago this weekend. The man was in a vehicle traveling east on 31st Street about 6 p.m. when one shot went through the rear window and hit him in the back of the head, … CST_ Sign up for the newsletter Breaking News Police said Jason Nightengale shot Damia Smith while she was in the back seat of a car while her mother drove in the 10300 block of South Halsted Street on Saturday, Jan. 9. Like a bad divorce, it stands to leave everyone a loser. Search this area. The carjacking happened earlier that same night. Besst, 68, was a member of First Trinity Lutheran Church and didn’t hesitate to share the history of his South Side neighborhood. Feb 17, 2021 at 12:35 PM A 68-year-old man was killed when he was hit by a stray bullet while driving in the Bridgeport neighborhood Tuesday evening, Chicago police said. 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CHICAGO — Unbelievable video from WGN News’ Skycam 9 captured a firefighter jumping to safety while battling a massive fire in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. Other 02/08/2021 11:07 PM 041XX S DREXEL BLVD. Homicides in Chicago: A list of every victim. The boy was taken into custody late Wednesday at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, police said. By Joe Ward | October 11, 2017 6:32am. CHICAGO (AP) — Police say a stray bullet killed a 68-year-old man as he drove on Chicago’s South Side. Crime in Bridgeport - Chicago, IL Crime Map. Besst placed the board on the ground under a series of water-filled buckets to make it flat. He was pumping gas about 1 a.m. in … Trent Frazier scored 22 points for Illinois, whose star players weren’t as productive as usual against a suddenly stingy defense. CHICAGO (CBS) — Police were investigating late Sunday after a man was found shot to death in a gangway in the Bridgeport neighborhood. Shooting 02/10/2021 7:16 PM 300 BLOCK OF E PERSHING RD. Jose Luis Flores was last seen about 7:15 p.m. Saturday in the 15800 block of Terrace Drive, driving a red 2016 Dodge Caravan with an Illinois license plate BH63487. They say the man was in a vehicle in the Bridgeport neighborhood around 6 p.m. Tuesday when gunfire pierced the rear window and struck him in the back of his head, police said. At around 6:30 p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to … Chicago Aldermen, Officials Demand Police Reform Amid Anjanette Young Raid Aftermath CBS Chicago Widow Mourns After Man Is Shot Dead By Carjackers In Bridgeport At around 6:30 p.m., police were dispatched to … He loved to tell stories.”. Teen boy fatally shot in Little Village Alberto Flores was shot in the chest about 5:10 p.m. in the 3300 block of West 30th Street, Chicago police said. ‘Chicago P.D.’ star says the show, criticized as ‘copaganda,’ now is ‘trying to turn a page’. The … “It worked wonders,” Mack said. A 33-year-old man fatally shot Monday evening in the Bridgeport neighborhood was possibly being carjacked, police said. Ned Gerard Show More Show Less 5 of 19 Buy Photo January 27, 2019 50-year-old Eugene Rogers was killed in a shooting outside the Citgo gas station on Reservoir Avenue in Bridgeport… Man fatally shot in Bridgeport Michael Frigo was discovered in a gangway in the 2800 block of South Wallace Street with two gunshot wounds to the abdomen, Chicago police said. A 22-year-old man was fatally shot early Sunday in Bridgeport on the South Side, police said. A man was killed when he was struck by a stray bullet Tuesday in Bridgeport on the South Side. Shuai Guan was shot in his chest about 6 p.m. and pronounced dead at the scene in the 3000 block of South Union Avenue, police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. Besst was caught in the crossfire. Besst was killed Tuesday by stray gunfire as he drove in Bridgeport. CHICAGO — A 22-year-old man is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, according to police. The 68-year-old was driving east about 6 p.m. in the … Alva … (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune) Al was good at seeing value where others passed by.”. Besst crashed into a snow pile about 6 p.m. near Halsted and 31st street and was rushed to Stroger Hospital, where he died, police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. A 68-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday while he was driving. A man and woman were shot in a domestic related incident in the 7800 block of South Ellis Avenue. ‘Chicago Tonight’ — a news show in turmoil at the worst possible time. With carjackings rising, Rep. Marcus Evans wants to prohibit the sale of violent video games promoting criminal activity. CHICAGO – Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed during a robbery Monday night in Bridgeport. An autopsy ruled his death a homicide. “I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and friends. The shooting happened just before 3:15 a.m. in the 900 block of W. 31st St., according to Chicago police. The … By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Thursday, December 24, 2020 CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Bridgeport community came together to bring Christmas gifts to the 4-year-old son of a … Know about breaking news as it happens. The man was in a vehicle in the Bridgeport neighborhood around 6 p.m. Tuesday when gunfire pierced the rear window and struck him in the back of his head, police said. State Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt, 26, received the appointment Sunday during a meeting of Democratic committeepersons. CHICAGO (CBS) — A 15-year-old girl has become the fifth person to die as a result of a shooting spree that spanned the city last month. CHICAGO — A stray bullet crashed through the window of a 1985 Lincoln Continental near 31st and Halsted Tuesday night taking the life of a modest … Assault 02/12/2021 2:16 AM S DAMEN AVE AND W 29TH ST. According to police, the victim was in his vehicle traveling eastbound on 31st when shots rang. Sign up for the RELATED: Chicago shooting: Man, 68, fatally shot while driving in Bridgeport, police say The shooting took place Tuesday night on South Lafayette Avenue in Grand Crossing. The medical examiner has identified the man as 68-year-old Alva Besst. A man was killed when he was struck by a stray bullet Tuesday in Bridgeport on the South Side. CBSN Chicago Live (1 of 12) 05:00 - 5H AGO CHICAGO (CBS) — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in a carjacking that led to a man being shot dead in Bridgeport this past week. “I am saddened by yet another instance of gun violence in our community,” Thompson said on Facebook. CHICAGO - A 27-year-old man is facing charges in connection to an August carjacking in Bridgeport. CHICAGO - A 27-year-old man is facing charges in connection to an August carjacking in Bridgeport. He was a handyman who was well-known in Bridgeport, where he was born and raised. But Mike Madigan issued a statement late Tuesday urging the 13th Ward worker to take a hike. A 16-year-old boy was shot in a drive-by on Sunday morning in Bridgeport. About 8 p.m., he was in the 1000 block of West 32nd Place when someone opened fire, striking him in the back, Chicago police said. Mike Madigan urges his hand-picked successor to step down — after just two days on the job. Mack recalled when the pair repaired a church window with a plywood that Besst had stumbled upon. Besst was killed Tuesday by stray gunfire as he drove in Bridgeport. About three minutes after the shooting went over the air, an officer assigned to work at a nearby movie location, less than a mile away from the shooting scene, said this. “I can hear his deep rattling smoker’s laugh as he told stories of concerts he’d attended, grade school friends and his family,” said Andrew Mack, who also attended the church. Alva Besst, 68, was driving east about 6 p.m. in the 800 block of West 31st Street when someone fired shots and gunfire went through the back window of his vehicle, striking him in the head, Chicago police said. Damia was the sixth person Nightengale shot that day of … The state’s attorney’s changed position regarding Joseph Hurst’s release marks the second time in less than a year she’s done that in a case involving a convicted cop-killer. Ald. CHICAGO – Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed during a robbery Monday night in Bridgeport. BRIDGEPORT — An unsolved shooting at a busy neighborhood intersection has prompted new questions of safety for residents and business owners. CHICAGO -- A man was killed when he was struck by a stray bullet Tuesday in Bridgeport on the South Side. CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was shot and killed during a robbery in Bridgeport Monday evening. At 6:30 p.m., a 33-year-old man was shot in the chest in the 3000 block of South Union Avenue, police said. Boy, 16, Charged in Connection With Fatal Bridgeport Carjacking Surveillance video appears to show the victim was shot after refusing … The boy was arrested on Monday night in the 200 block of West 73rd Street, police said. Chicago police process a crime scene after a reported shooting near 30th Street and Union Avenue on Dec. 21, 2020. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Bridgeport community came together to bring Christmas gifts to the 4-year-old son of a man who was killed during an attempted carjacking Monday night. At 12:51 a.m. Sunday, the … Shooting 02/10/2021 7:28 PM 300 BLOCK OF E PERSHING RD. Bridgeport Shootings Sparked By Gang Feud, Police Say. This database lists names of every victim who was killed by another person within city limits. Man killed by stray bullet in Bridgeport was active in neighborhood church: ‘He loved to tell stories’, House flip? Gunfire erupted in the city's Bridgeport neighborhood Tuesday, claiming the life of a man, who police say was an unintended target. They were trying to patch a window in the entry vestibule, but the piece of wood was warped beyond use. CHICAGO – Gunfire erupted in the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood Tuesday, claiming the life of a man, who police say was an unintended target. About 12:50 a.m., Michael Frigo was discovered in … A gunman was aiming for someone else when a bullet went though Besst’s rear window and hit him in the head, police said. He was identified as the assailant who shot and killed Shuai Guan, 33, on Monday, Dec. 21. CHICAGO (CBS) — Police were investigating late Sunday after a man was found shot to death in a gangway in the Bridgeport neighborhood. Off-duty CPD officer uninjured after shots fired from vehicle following him in Bridgeport The 43-year-old was driving west on 31st Street when he saw the vehicles following him, police said. Chicago receives its allotment of vaccines directly from the federal government and has a vaccine prioritization and distribution plan independent from the state’s. CHICAGO - A 33-year-old man fatally shot Monday evening in the Bridgeport neighborhood was possibly being carjacked, police said. CHICAGO - A 33-year-old man fatally shot Monday evening in the Bridgeport neighborhood was possibly being carjacked, police said. A teenage boy injured in a drive-by Sunday in Bridgeport on the South Side is the ninth child to be struck by gunfire this weekend in Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) — A stray bullet killed a 68-year-old man as he drove on Chicago’s South Side, police said. Officers responded about 7:20 p.m. to a call of shots fired in the 7500 block of South Lafayette Avenue, and found two people with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of a restaurant, Chicago … Boy, 16, Charged in Connection With Fatal Bridgeport Carjacking A 16-year-old boy is facing felony charges in connection with a fatal carjacking Monday in Bridgeport. CHICAGO (CBS) — Another 16-year-old boy has been charged in a December carjacking and shooting that left a man dead in Bridgeport. Bullets went through his back windshield. “The board is still up in the vestibule. “He loved to talk and he loved people, though it took a while to warm up to him,” Mack said. CHICAGO -- A man was killed when he was struck by a stray bullet Tuesday in Bridgeport on the South Side. First homicide occurs in Bridgeport shooting after Chicago stay-at-home order takes place By Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune 3/22/2020 A Texas family lost four members to Covid-19. CHICAGO — A 17 year old girl was shot in the head Sunday night in Bridgeport. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A retired Chicago police officer shot and killed a man who he said was trying to carjack him Wednesday night in the Bridgeport neighborhood, police said.