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Charges have been filed in the October 20 robbery and shooting that left a suburban high school student dead near the United Center. Jess Kendall and four friends were walking to the Lil Durk concert when they were surrounded by four armed men. cwbchicago.com/2025/02/man-ch…

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Here’s the footage leading up to last night’s shooting at O’Hare—looks like a group of guys got into a heated fight before things escalated to gunfire. #ohare #ChicagoScanner

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A suspect is being questioned after a man was shot following a brawl near O’Hare’s Terminal 2 baggage claim overnight. Video secured by CHICAGO CRITTER is now included in our report. cwbchicago.com/2025/03/1-man-…

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A stabbing took place in broad daylight in downtown Chicago earlier today, with the entire incident captured on video. The victim was stabbed multiple times and required medical assistance, as seen in the footage. According to the latest update, they were listed in critical

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A daytime knife attack left a man critically injured in the Loop yesterday evening. The stabbing was caught on video. h/t CHICAGO CRITTER cwbchicago.com/2025/03/daytim…

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A very serious crash just occurred tonight at 71st and Pulaski, causing a full road closure. A body appears to be covered at the scene, and one of the vehicles is split in half. There’s no word yet on the condition of any other victims. #chicagoscanner

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Believe it or not, there was once a time when news outlets published stories about the difficulties of being a crime victim instead of the inconveniences of being a murderer. chicagotribune.com/2025/03/30/mus…

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"Aquino called for an arrest to be made in the shooting and questioned who would want to take his son’s life." Ah, yes. Another grand mystery...

"Aquino called for an arrest to be made in the shooting and questioned who would want to take his son’s life."

Ah, yes. Another grand mystery...
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Over the weekend, a CTA bus in the Gold Coast became the scene of a knife altercation. A member of a group can seen attempting to stab someone through the bus door when a passenger counters with a larger blade. The attacker backs off just as the doors shut. It remains unclear

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Classic! Viral video shows a crash-and-grab burglary crew leaving one of their teammates behind as Chicago cops moved in on them in Rogers Park yesterday. He'll be in court for a detention hearing this afternoon. Hat tip: CHICAGO CRITTER cwbchicago.com/2025/05/busted…

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Update: The shooting of a Mather High School student during yesterday's dismissal was caught on video. CPD is stepping up its presence at the West Ridge campus as parents report ongoing tensions between rival students. Hat tip: CHICAGO CRITTER cwbchicago.com/2025/05/mather…

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Police were called to Riis Park in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood after multiple reports of an armed individual. His escape attempt was cut short when he lost control of his moped and was arrested while scrambling to get back on. #chicagoscanner

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A chaotic altercation broke out recently between Chicago police and a large group in East Garfield Park, resulting in several arrests. #ChicagoScanner

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An individual was caught on video using a pair of bolt cutters inside an AutoZone to remove their court-issued ankle monitor. #chicagoscanner

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Recent video taken at the Circle K on Wabash and Madison shows a man, possibly armed, reaching for his waistband in a threatening manner moments before he and a group forcefully break the store’s entrance. #chicagoscanner #downtownchicago

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Catalytic converter thieves were recently caught in action near 21st Street and Throop in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. They were seen riding in what appears to be a stolen Honda CR-V, with several stolen catalytic converters visibly stacked in the rear compartment.

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An officer-involved shooting unfolded last night, captured on video near 95th Street and South Roberts Road in Hickory Hills, after police responded to a report of an armed robbery just before 9 p.m. Thursday. During a tense confrontation, officers exchanged gunfire with a