Crime
32-year-old Brandon Williams killed in drive-by shooting while sitting inside car on North Pine Avenue
The offenders subsequently fled southbound on Pine Avenue.
Chicago, Illinois – October 9, 2024: A 32-year-old man was fatally shot while sitting in his vehicle on the West Side of Chicago on Wednesday morning.
The shooting incident occurred around 9:20 AM in the 500 block of North Pine Avenue in the Austin neighborhood.
According to police reports, the victim was inside a parked car when a silver sedan, possibly a Chevy Equinox, pulled up alongside him.
Multiple individuals inside the sedan then opened fire on the victim, striking him multiple times.
The offenders subsequently fled southbound on Pine Avenue.
The victim, identified as Brandon Shenard Williams, was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
As of Wednesday evening, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide.
Area Four detectives are actively investigating the case.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.