A 29-year-old man was shot and killed in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood on Saturday morning. The shooting occurred on the 2600 block of North Sawyer Avenue, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the incident, and no suspects are currently in custody.
The Chicago Fire Department battled a massive extra-alarm fire in a Logan Square warehouse, which started near the back of the building. No injuries were reported, and the adjacent buildings remained safe. The fire response was raised to a third alarm, and a hazardous materials response was required. Firefighters continued to battle hotspots, and the CTA rerouted some buses in the area.
A 25-year-old woman is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times by a man inside a laundromat in Logan Square, Chicago. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large, while the police continue their investigation.
A 42-year-old man was killed in a hit and run crash in Logan Square, Chicago. The man was riding a motor scooter when he was struck by a silver Honda that ran a red light. The driver fled the scene, and the police have released surveillance footage of the vehicle. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and there is currently no one in custody. The incident is under investigation.
At least 19 armed robberies were reported in the Logan Square area of Chicago over the weekend, with victims being targeted by two individuals in stolen vehicles who brandished handguns and demanded their belongings. The robberies, which occurred mostly during the day, left some victims injured. Police believe the same crew is responsible for all the incidents. Robberies in the area have seen a significant increase, with a 292% rise in the past month. Local authorities are deploying additional resources and implementing measures such as increased lighting, surveillance cameras, and license plate readers to combat the surge in crime. However, some residents express disappointment in the police response and call for more urgency in apprehending the perpetrators.
Surveillance video captures one of two brazen armed robberies of USPS mail carriers in Logan Square, Chicago. The incidents occurred just minutes apart, with one worker robbed at gunpoint and another worker robbed and shot. The suspects, who remain at large, were seen driving a white Kia. The National Association of Letter Carriers is calling for increased protection for mail carriers, and a $50,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest.
The boyfriend of Brittany Battaglia, a 33-year-old woman found dead in Logan Square, has been charged with concealing her murder. Genesis Silva was denied bail after detectives found Battaglia's body in a duffel bag in his apartment, along with weapons, cleaning supplies, and lists of chemicals. Battaglia's roommate and brother filed a missing person report after she failed to show up at a party and stopped sharing her phone's location. Silva has a criminal history, including a 2009 conviction for aggravated criminal sexual assault.
Brittany Battaglia's boyfriend, Genesis Silva, is due in court on charges of concealing a homicide and obstructing an officer in connection with her death. Battaglia was found stabbed to death in Logan Square earlier this week. Silva has not been charged with her murder. Battaglia's family and friends describe her as a free-spirited woman who loved music and helping others.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the homicide of Brittany Battaglia, a missing woman who was found dead in a Logan Square apartment. An autopsy revealed that she had suffered multiple incised wounds. Battaglia was last seen on Friday heading to her boyfriend's home, and her family became concerned when she did not return home. The suspect had previously been arrested in 2009 for aggravated criminal sexual assault and attempted murder.
Brittany Battaglia, a missing woman from Logan Square, was found dead in a building near her residence on Monday night. Her brother described her as a "great person". Police are investigating and questioning a person of interest. Friends have started a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses.
Chicago police are investigating a homicide after a female body was found in the same block where missing woman Brittany Battaglia was known to have visited. The body has not been identified yet. Battaglia's family and roommate said a home on the block was the last place she was known to be on Friday evening. She was reported missing after her location was turned off and no one could reach her.