Kenosha shooter’s mom tries to deflect blame from her son
The mother of an Illinois 17-year-old charged in the fatal shooting of two men during a protest in Wisconsin said neither her son nor the protesters should have been on the street that night and put much of the blame for what happened on police and the governor.
The mother of an Illinois 17-year-old charged in the fatal shooting of two men during a protest in Wisconsin said neither her son nor the protesters should have been on the street that night and put much of the blame for what happened on police and the governor.
Report: Waukegan police moved slowly due to fear dying man may be armed
Suburban Chicago police did not immediately provide medical aid to a mortally wounded man an officer had just shot because they feared that he or his girlfriend could have a gun, according to police reports released this week.
Suburban Chicago police did not immediately provide medical aid to a mortally wounded man an officer had just shot because they feared that he or his girlfriend could have a gun, according to police reports released this week.
Man yelled ‘Where is she at?’ while breaking into Beach Park home occupied by family, police say
A Waukegan man faces charges after allegedly breaking into a Beach Park home Wednesday, prompting a woman and her five young children to lock themselves into a room.
A Waukegan man faces charges after allegedly breaking into a Beach Park home Wednesday, prompting a woman and her five young children to lock themselves into a room.
Jewelry store robbed in Libertyville
A jewelry store was robbed last week by a man who implied he had a weapon in north suburban Libertyville.
A jewelry store was robbed last week by a man who implied he had a weapon in north suburban Libertyville.
Kyle Rittenhouse told police where to find gun used in Kenosha shootings
Kyle Rittenhouse cycled through a range of emotions, crying and vomiting several times, as he described to police what happened late on Aug. 25 after he traveled to Kenosha.
Kyle Rittenhouse cycled through a range of emotions, crying and vomiting several times, as he described to police what happened late on Aug. 25 after he traveled to Kenosha.
Illinois authorities extradite Kyle Rittenhouse to Wisconsin
A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been extradited to stand trial on homicide charges, with sheriff’s deputies in Illinois handing him over to their counterparts in Wisconsin shortly after a judge on Friday approved the contested extradition.
A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been extradited to stand trial on homicide charges, with sheriff’s deputies in Illinois handing him over to their counterparts in Wisconsin shortly after a judge on Friday approved the contested extradition.
19-year-old bled for 8 minutes before getting care in fatal Waukegan police shooting, lawsuit alleges
Marcellis Stinnette allegedly laid on the ground bleeding without medical attention for over eight minutes after being fatally shot by Waukegan police.
Marcellis Stinnette allegedly laid on the ground bleeding without medical attention for over eight minutes after being fatally shot by Waukegan police.
Waukegan police video of shooting of 2 Blacks suggests coverup, lawyers say
A body camera worn by a suburban Chicago police officer who shot a black couple in their car was only turned on moments after the shooting — a fact that the lawyers representing the woman strongly suggests an attempt to cover up what had happened even before he opened fire.
A body camera worn by a suburban Chicago police officer who shot a black couple in their car was only turned on moments after the shooting — a fact that the lawyers representing the woman strongly suggests an attempt to cover up what had happened even before he opened fire.
Waukegan officials release videos of fatal police shooting
Authorities have released videos related to the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette last week by police in north suburban Waukegan.
Authorities have released videos related to the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette last week by police in north suburban Waukegan.
Woman injured in Waukegan police shooting says cops let boyfriend die
A woman who was shot by police last week in suburban Chicago said Tuesday that officers did nothing more than cover her boyfriend with a blanket after he was shot and left him on the ground to die.
A woman who was shot by police last week in suburban Chicago said Tuesday that officers did nothing more than cover her boyfriend with a blanket after he was shot and left him on the ground to die.
Waukegan mayor says videos of fatal police shooting will be released after family views them
Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham announced Sunday that the city would be releasing the videos of last week’s fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette after his family sees them first.
Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham announced Sunday that the city would be releasing the videos of last week’s fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette after his family sees them first.
2 wounded in Waukegan shooting
Two people were shot Saturday in north suburban Waukegan.
Two people were shot Saturday in north suburban Waukegan.
Hundreds march in Waukegan after police shoot and kill unarmed Black man
Hundreds protested in Waukegan, Illinois on Sunday after a police officer shot and killed Marcellis Stinnette, 19. Stinette and his girlfriend Tavara William, 20, were inside her car when it reversed toward the officer, police say. Williams was shot as well and remains in the hospital. Both were unarmed.
Hundreds protested in Waukegan, Illinois on Sunday after a police officer shot and killed Marcellis Stinnette, 19. Stinette and his girlfriend Tavara William, 20, were inside her car when it reversed toward the officer, police say. Williams was shot as well and remains in the hospital. Both were unarmed.
Black woman shot by Waukegan officer seeks justice from hospital bed
A Black woman who was shot and wounded inside a vehicle by a police officer who also fatally shot her 19-year-old boyfriend on Satuday told about 200 people gathered at an emotional rally in suburban Chicago that she’s fighting “to be strong” for her son.
A Black woman who was shot and wounded inside a vehicle by a police officer who also fatally shot her 19-year-old boyfriend on Satuday told about 200 people gathered at an emotional rally in suburban Chicago that she’s fighting “to be strong” for her son.
Attorneys for Black woman shot by cop: Firing `a first step’
Attorneys representing a Black woman who was shot and wounded inside a vehicle by a suburban Chicago police officer who also fatally shot her 19-year-old boyfriend called the officer’s firing “a first step in police accountability” but said they are pressing ahead with their own probe of the shooting.
Attorneys representing a Black woman who was shot and wounded inside a vehicle by a suburban Chicago police officer who also fatally shot her 19-year-old boyfriend called the officer’s firing “a first step in police accountability” but said they are pressing ahead with their own probe of the shooting.
Waukegan police officer fired after fatal shooting of teen
The Waukegan police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a teen in the northern suburb has been fired, the city’s police chief announced Friday.
The Waukegan police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a teen in the northern suburb has been fired, the city’s police chief announced Friday.
FBI assisting investigation in fatal shooting of teen in Waukegan
The FBI is assisting Illinois State Police in an investigation into the killing of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette, who was shot by a Waukegan police officer in the northern suburb, officials said Friday.
The FBI is assisting Illinois State Police in an investigation into the killing of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette, who was shot by a Waukegan police officer in the northern suburb, officials said Friday.
Pair charged with Beach Park armed robberies
Two men were arrested in connection with a pair of armed robberies this summer in north suburban Beach Park.
Two men were arrested in connection with a pair of armed robberies this summer in north suburban Beach Park.
Witness disputes Waukegan police account of shooting that killed 19-year-old man
“When he hollered 'stop,' he just started shooting immediately. Immediately,” said eyewitness Darrell Mosier.
“When he hollered 'stop,' he just started shooting immediately. Immediately,” said eyewitness Darrell Mosier.
Relative: Black couple didn’t provoke shooting by Waukegan police
The mother of a Black woman who was injured in a police shooting in suburban Chicago that left a Black man dead said the couple did nothing to provoke the officer.
The mother of a Black woman who was injured in a police shooting in suburban Chicago that left a Black man dead said the couple did nothing to provoke the officer.