Crime
35-year-old Anita Baker shot to death inside moving car in Washington Park
No arrests have been made, and detectives from Area One are actively investigating the shooting.
A woman was fatally shot on Monday evening while inside a vehicle on Chicago’s South Side. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM in the 200-block of East 57th Street in the Washington Park neighborhood.
According to police, a 35-year-old woman was driving eastbound on 57th Street when she was struck by gunfire from an individual standing nearby.
The victim, identified as Anita Baker, was rushed to Stroger Hospital in critical condition but sadly succumbed to her injuries.
No arrests have been made, and detectives from Area One are actively investigating the shooting.
Further details about the incident have not been released at this time.
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.