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Lifeguard Charged with Murder After Shooting Incident at Chicago Park Pool Claims Life of Teen

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Chicago, Illinois — A lifeguard with the Chicago Park District has been charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of two teenagers last week near Douglass Park swimming pool. The incident, which claimed the life of 15-year-old Marjay Dotson and left 14-year-old Jeremy Harred in critical condition, has drawn significant community outrage and calls … Read more

Lifeguard Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting of Teens at Chicago Park

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Chicago — A lifeguard faces serious legal consequences following a fatal shooting that occurred at Douglass Park, with a judge ordering him detained until his trial. The presiding judge deemed 55-year-old Charles Leto a threat to the community, citing his poor judgment in the incident that left one teenager dead and another seriously injured. Leto, … Read more

Murder Charges Filed Against Chicago Lifeguard Following Fatal Shooting of Two Teens at Douglass Park

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CHICAGO — A lifeguard with the Chicago Park District has been arrested and charged with murder following a shooting that left one teenager dead and another critically injured at Douglass Park. Charles Leto, 55, of the Lake View neighborhood, faces several felony charges, including first-degree murder and aggravated battery. The violent incident occurred late Thursday … Read more

Murder: Chicago Lifeguard Charged After Shooting Two Teenagers at Douglass Park

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CHICAGO — A lifeguard employed by the Chicago Park District has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident that left two teenage boys injured near Douglass Park’s swimming pool on Thursday evening. Charles Leto, 55, faces severe charges including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, alongside counts of aggravated battery and … Read more

Shooting Tragedy at Chicago Park: Lifeguard Arrested After Teen Killed and Another Injured

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CHICAGO — A lifeguard employed by the Chicago Park District was taken into custody following a shooting that left one teenager dead and another critically injured Thursday night at Douglass Park in the North Lawndale neighborhood. This incident, which occurred shortly after the local pool closed, has sent shockwaves through the community. According to police, … Read more

Woman, 27, Found Dead in Lake Michigan Near Navy Pier

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CHICAGO, IL – The bustling shores of 63rd Street Beach turned somber this weekend as a missing person search officially became a recovery mission. This development has spurred safety experts to highlight the dangers of Lake Michigan during the peak of summer activities. A poignant vigil was held for a 27-year-old woman found deceased near … Read more

Tragedy: Chicago Woman Found Dead in Lake Michigan as Safety Experts Urge Caution Amid Summer Boating Surge

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Chicago, Illinois — Tragedy struck the shores of Lake Michigan this past weekend when a 27-year-old woman died after being rescued from the water near Navy Pier. Officials have identified her as Zahrie Walls, found unconscious on Saturday evening around 5:30 p.m. in the 600 block of East Grand Avenue. Despite efforts to revive her … Read more

Hate Crimes: Chicago Attorney Farah Chalisa and Community Leaders Demand Justice After Violent Pilsen Mural Attack

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Chicago—Community leaders and attorney Farah Chalisa are rallying for hate crime charges following a recent violent incident at a mural site in the Pilsen neighborhood. The attack, which left several individuals injured, has raised serious concerns about safety and discrimination in the city. In a press conference, Chalisa emphasized the necessity of addressing hate-fueled violence … Read more

Conviction in 2017 Shooting of 2-Year-Old Sparks Renewed Outrage in Chicago Community

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CHICAGO — A jury has found Doniel Harris guilty for his role in the tragic shooting death of a 2-year-old boy in Chicago on Valentine’s Day 2017. The child, Lavontay White, was killed alongside his uncle, who was reportedly the intended target of the gunfire, as the family gathered in the North Lawndale neighborhood. The … Read more

Officer Krystal Rivera Tragically Killed in Chicago Shooting, City Mourns Another Loss to Violence

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Chicago, Ill. — A tragic shooting in the Chatham neighborhood claimed the life of a police officer Thursday night, prompting an outpouring of grief and nostalgia within the community and the Chicago Police Department. Officer Krystal Rivera, 36, succumbed to injuries sustained during an investigation that escalated dramatically after she and her colleagues attempted to … Read more