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A 23-year-old man was shot and killed outside a McDonald's in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Saturday morning; the police are investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made yet.
A fire in an Uptown Chicago apartment building on Glenwood Avenue injured one woman and displaced at least seven residents, with the victim in good condition after being treated for smoke inhalation. The Red Cross is assisting those affected.
Residents of the deteriorating Northmere SRO building in Uptown were forced to leave after a court-ordered vacate due to unsafe conditions, leaving many with nowhere to go and highlighting the ongoing loss of affordable housing in the area.
A new rooftop venue at Queen City Quarter, formerly The EpiCentre, is reviving Charlotte's Uptown nightlife scene with popular monthly parties that attract thousands, led by local entrepreneurs aiming to bring back the vibrant atmosphere of the past.
Two people were seriously injured and hospitalized after a shooting in Uptown Charlotte. The incident occurred on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Romare Bearden Park. The cause of the shooting and the identities of those involved are still unknown, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has not released any information. The investigation is ongoing.
Four people, including three women and a man, were shot in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood when at least two armed individuals approached a group and opened fire. The victims, ranging in age from 26 to 61, were transported to nearby hospitals in good condition. No suspects have been apprehended, and police are currently investigating the incident.
A 15-year-old boy and a 44-year-old man were shot in Uptown's Asia on Argyle district in Chicago. The victims were near a cafe when a man came from a nearby alley and opened fire. The boy was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital, while the man was shot in the foot and brought himself to another hospital. Their injuries are non-life-threatening. The shooting prompted the closure of a coffee shop and the area remains under investigation. No arrests have been made.
A family who had recently moved to Uptown, Minneapolis from California is planning to move again after experiencing two crimes in the area over the weekend. One incident resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man, while the other involved gunfire that damaged buildings and cars, injuring two women. The family's apartment was also damaged by a bullet that struck a sprinkler, causing water to enter their unit. Concerned for their safety, the family has decided to leave the area and a fundraising page has been set up to assist them in finding a new place to live. Minneapolis police are increasing patrols and deploying specialty units in the neighborhood to address the crime.
Gunfire broke out on the same block in Uptown where a man was shot dead two days prior, according to the police. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area, prompting concerns about public safety and the need for increased police presence.
Two businesses in Uptown, Chicago were vandalized and spray-painted by a group of 10-15 individuals, aged between 18 and 25. The group broke windows, spray-painted doors and walls, and set off a smoke grenade inside one of the businesses. The Chicago Police Department is seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation.
A 69-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. The incident was witnessed by a Sun-Times photographer who stated that the driver of a black Honda did not attempt to stop and swerved before hitting the woman. The photographer called the police and EMS, but unfortunately, the woman did not survive. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
A man was found stabbed to death in Uptown, Chicago, marking the second stabbing incident in the area this year. The victim was discovered with multiple stab wounds and was transported to the hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead shortly after. There are currently no suspects in custody, and the police are investigating the incident.
Thousands of Uptown residents in New Orleans were left without power on Friday morning, with over 11,000 Entergy customers in Orleans Parish affected. The majority of those impacted are concentrated in the Uptown area near Audubon Park, with other significant outages reported in Broadmoor and Central City. Entergy crews are on site working to restore power, and full restoration is expected by 10 a.m. The cause of the outages remains unclear.
A death investigation has closed the intersection of South Mint Street and West 1st Street in uptown Charlotte, with no signs of foul play according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. Road closures are in place as detectives work the scene.
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday evening. The accident involved a scooter and a car on Mint Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department closed the roads for investigation and have not released the cause of the crash or reports of any other injuries.