MAINE TOWNSHIP, IL An 18-year-old man is dead and an 18-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shooting outside an apartment building on Thursday evening, police said. The shooting occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on April 22 in a parking lot next to the building in the 9600 block of North Greenwood Avenue, just south of Greenwood and Milwaukee Avenues in. Erik Esquivel, who lived in the nearby apartment building, was identified as the man who was killed, according to the medical examiner's office. The man was shot in the head and later pronounced dead at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Niles Deputy Police Chief Nick Zakula declined to specify the nature of the alleged dispute and would not say whether Palafox and McGannon are accused of shooting guns at the 18-year-old victim or . The three others were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. What is life like in the aftermath of a senseless shooting incident that leaves someone grie. Crouch showed a photo of the van from a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation search this was when two spots of Goldtraps blood were found showing the floor of the van was dirty. Moses Maldonado, 21, and Nicholas Samudio, 22, were arrested Sunday in the 2700 block of South Homan. Officers. Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a mass shooting in Niles Tuesday night. Becky Bliefnick pictured with her family on Halloween in 2018. Don't let your guard down with temperatures in the 50s the past couple of days, because another potential winter storm is brewing out west and it's headed our way. URBANA A Roselle man is in police custody accused of the attempted murder of a motorist in a random shooting on North Prospect Avenue in the fall of 2021. Standout Niles North Swimmer Shot, Killed Max Gadau, 17, and a 17-year-old girl were either standing next to or inside a Honda Civic in the 9200 block of Kedvale Avenue when they were both. The Cook County Medical Examiners Office identified him as Erik Esquivel. A fundraiser to help pay medical costs for Champaign shooting victim Liam Gasser raised roughly $25,000, with more contributions coming in. 32-year-old man fatally shot in the head while sitting in car A man was shot to death while sitting in his car in Little Italy on the Near West Side. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. The area is near both Niles and Glenview. Our entire community mourns his tragic loss. "So what happened last night was kind of shock for me. Rebecca Bliefnick, a 41-year-old nurse and mother of three from Quincy, Illinois, was found shot to death in her home on Feb. 23, 2023. The shooting occurred about 4:30 p.m. in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue, according to police. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Voters in Chicago broke records by voting early and by mail in this election. Police in Illinois are investigating the homicide of a nurse found shot to death in her home. According to the current extended forecast from the Weather Channel, high temperatures will be in the 50s again on Wednesday (3/1) throughout northern Illinois but will drop into the upper 30s on Thursday before a potential winter storm moves into the region. 1:00. Chicago area candy, flower shops busy ahead of Valentine's Day, Several Chicago area businesses are busy at work right now to help you say "Be Mine" or "I love you. Click here to see our subscription options. The mayoral candidate said he wants to ensure that our schools are fully supported and funded, and Chicagoans have reliable transportation, good-paying jobs, affordable housing and can own their own homes. He is the estranged husband of 41-year-old nurse and mother of three Becky Bliefnick, who was found dead in her home on Feb. 23. She called him at about 4:15 a.m. and again five minutes later to ask where he was and then waited up until he returned home, she testified. "This is beyond comprehension and excruciatingly painful for all of us who love her," her cousin, Lauren Schultz, wrote on Facebook. Farmers may find equipment repair too daunting even after deal with John Deere, Bob's buzzer beaters | Not half bad, Illini, Editorial | White Castle ruling leaves bad taste in business community's mouth, Bob's buzzer beaters | Disappointing to say the least, A salute to the Champaign native who 'puts the 'heart in heartland', Season ticket changes aimed at bigger Memorial Stadium crowds, Instant reaction | Illinois 66, No. Carl Dennison, a senior at Niles North High School, was killed in an Evanston shooting that left four other teens wounded. There is a trend on TikTok now in which people are eating oranges in the shower, as the hashtag #ShowerOrange has taken off. Before August, the last homicide in Niles, Michigan, occurred in May, when a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot. Fundraisers for him have netted in excess of $100,000 to help with the costs of his continued rehabilitation. Mokhtar Hamed, 22, is accused of stealing. 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The man, 32, was in his car about 1:40 a.m. in the 1300 block of South Morgan Street when two men walked up to him and one opened fire, Chicago police said. The 38-year-old man, a resident of Niles, was found with a gunshot wound to his head when . The building is across the street from a CVS store in Niles, and is also close to Glenview. The newly chosen combatants in Round Two of the mayoral sweepstakes are off and running. This will be a painful time of grieving and healing for so many.As a city, we simply have to do better. "Right now, Tim's immediately focus is on the boys," she said. NILES, Mich. (WNDU) - Police are investigating a shooting that killed two teens and injured three other people late Tuesday night in Niles. Crouch said Niles would have known the name if the two were like brothers.. 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CHICAGO - A Niles man is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last December in the Montclare neighborhood. CBS News Chicago: Free 24/7 News . Her email is mschenk@news-gazette.com, and you can follow her on Twitter (@schenk). "These acts cause devastation to all involved and impact the lives of each every Niles resident," the press release read. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. Images from the crime scene show police around a burgundy sedan that possibly belonged to Esquivel. The suspect . A pair of independent filmmakers are shooting an R-rated Goosebumps concept movie at The Rage in Niles. (Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). The Niles Police Department says the shooting happened near the intersection at Sixth and. The couple has reportedly been going through a divorce battle. FORMER TOP COP MAKES PUBLIC PLEA AFTER US SWIM CHAMP FOUND DEAD. The gruesome discovery was made by a family member of 41-year-old Rebecca Bliefnick on 23 February . 10-1! Crouch also focused on the text messages between Niles and Goldtrap on April 13 evening. (Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). Niles said he hung out with the couple from about 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Crouch presented evidence showing that around 6:30 p.m. that night Niles sent a text asking Goldtrap for pills, stating I need to get a collection going., Goldtrap texted back, I cant get any more pills and he would bend over backward for Niles, But if I cant do it, I cant do it., Crouch also showed the jury that Goldtraps phone disconnected from the cell tower from about 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Then a text came in at about 10:30 p.m. from Niles asking Hey cuz, call me. He was a senior at Niles North High School. One of the victims died on the scene, police said. The tradition of turning the river [], Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. He said the shooting has almost killed a part of everybody in the family.. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. (MuddyRiverNews.com, Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). Niles was also found guilty of arson, robbery, theft and criminal trespass. The estranged couple shared three sons, all of whom have been with their father since last week, she added. Chicagoans can expect to experience unseasonably warm temperatures this week, with the temperatures set to reach up to 60 degrees on Wednesday. (MuddyRiverNews.com). All rights reserved. All those disqualify him from legally possessing a gun. The email was sent early Friday morning, a day of no attendance for students, and immediately forwarded to Niles police, according to Peter Gill, spokesman for Park Ridge-Niles School District 64. I remember when Carl walked in as a freshman and his electric smile and keen sense of humor could light up a room. "Additional information will be released when we are able, and it is appropriate to do so," police said. NILES, Mich.---. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A shooting in north suburban Evanston Sunday night left one teenager dead and four others wounded, police said. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. All of the victims were residents of either Evanston or Skokie, police said Monday. Through the cooperation of civilian witnesses at the scene and the use of a variety of technology, Champaign detectives were able to identify the (shooters) vehicle and ultimately Humphery as the shooter, Rietz said. Criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh on the prosecution laying out closing arguments and his predictions for the remainder of the trial. The neighbor declined to pursue burglary charges against Deniro Miles last week, CHICAGO - It's almost time to "kiss" these rockers goodbye. Her sister, who had been behind the wheel of the car when the shooting happened, underwent surgery due to the injury she sustained in the shooting and was recovering, she said. Derrick M. Humphery, 32, who also goes by Humphrey, was arrested by Champaign police Wednesday in the shooting of Liam Gasser. (WANE) A person is in custody following a shooting that left a man in critical condition late Monday evening. All Rights Reserved. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and all those who knew him.Dr. An 18-year-old father of a 4-month-old baby was killed and the childs 18-year-old mother was seriously injured in a shooting outside an apartment building near Niles, police said. I have heard on the news and something about the kids, but unfortunately, things happen.". Evanston police said Monday afternoon that a 14-year-old victim remains in critical condition. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. NILES, Mich. Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a mass shooting in Niles Tuesday night. He has no credibility, Crouch told the jury. Police left without making any arrests but said they temporarily detained someone during the execution of a search warrant in connection with the shooting death of his estranged wife, Becky Bliefnick. ", Michael Ruiz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. 0:57. Servpro of Champaign / Urbana. This is the 6th homicide in Evanston this year - more than any other year in the last two decades. The gunman was described by police as wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with orange writing on the front, black pants, a black knit cap and a black face covering. Our whole community is reeling from this shocking act of violence, from the youth of the victims, and from the tragic loss of life.I send all my thoughts and condolences to the victims and their loved ones. Mokhtar Hamed, 22, is accused of stealing belongings and a vehicle from a 21-year-old man at gunpoint on Dec. 23 in the 2600 block of North Sayre Avenue, according to police. Rebecca "Becky" Bliefnick, 41, was discovered dead with gunshot wounds on Feb. 23, according to the Quincy Police Department. Experts say Brandon Johnson must reunite progressives and make better inroads with Black voters to beat him. "My only surprise is that it took this long to do.". Website. Niles attorney, Paul Bruno, repeatedly asserted Monday during closing arguments that the states case left open reasonable doubts and reservations. District Attorney Ray Crouch countered that evidence pointing to Niles was overwhelming and Brunos contention that Goldtraps blood was found in a van due to a cut from a broken jelly jar was a stretch.. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. Alex Murdaugh is a liar and a thief, but thats not what hes on trial for: Mark Eiglarsh. Schnack told Fox News Digital that police had concluded their search and she was expecting an inventory of items taken. Niles testified he left the residence at 9:30 p.m., went to a gas station for cigarettes, then home, and later went to Taco Bell about 12:30 a.m. Crouch asked why Niles would text Goldtrap asking for money for cigarettes when he had bought some that night and apparently had money for food. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Cook County Sheriffs Police at 708-865-4896. Gasser honked his horn at the driver, and when he pulled to the next stoplight, the response was a gunshot to Gassers head, an injury that has left him a quadriplegic. Becky Bliefnick poses with her three sons. EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Just feet from where a 17-year-old boy was killed and four other teens were gunned down at an Evanston gas station. Niles said he lent the van to Goldtrap one day so he could buy groceries for his children. Maine Township High School District 207 Spokesman Brett Clark said neither victim is a current or former student of the school district. Berrien County Berrien County commissioners discuss ARPA funds. Greenwood Avenue was closed to traffic between Milwaukee and Golf Road late Thursday afternoon as police investigated the shooting. Police left without making any arrests but said they temporarily detained someone during the execution of a search warrant in connection with the shooting death of his estranged wife, Becky Bliefnick. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Gasser, meantime, is living with and being cared for by his mother, Terry von Thaden, in Urbana. Low 31F. "No arrests have been made related to this investigation. 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Kennedys assassin, is denied parole by California board, Fresh on the runoff trail, Johnson vows to provide what the families want not rivals failed politics of old. Quincy police served a search warrant at the home of Tim Bliefnick on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Bliefnick appeared cooperative, according to the outlet, and was seen voluntarily handing over the keys to his house and vehicle. 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822, 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820. Former aide to disgraced Cook Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski had pleaded guilty to bribing multiple public officials in several schemes that spanned years. Market data provided by Factset. Posted: Jun 8, 2021 10:27 PM EST. Officers say the shooting is believed to be related to two other homicides in the area. He graduated from the University of Illinois in December 2020 with a degree in kinesiology and had hoped to attend graduate school with plans to become an athletic trainer. And it still followed us., She described Esquivel as a good person.. Courtlan Gordon and Ryan Becker of Oddest . According to a press release . A woman who identified herself as the sister of the female victim said Esquivel and her sister were in a relationship and welcomed a daughter together in December. A Dickson County jury found Kenneth Niles guilty of murdering a Dickson couple by gunshots to the head and burning their bodies. CHICAGO (CBS) A woman was killed after being shot on the city's West Side Tuesday night. I understand that instinct, but we will only solve this problem when we all give it the attention and priority it requires.I commit to conduct myself consistent with that principle, and I want to thank the Evanston Police Department and other City of Evanston staff who have been tirelessly dedicating themselves to the resolution of this case in that same spirit.Again, my heart is with the victims, with their families, loved ones, and friends, and with our whole community. ", Tim Bliefnick speaks with a deputy as investigators search his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Prosecutors say a Chicago man entered his neighbors apartment without permission, then threatened to beat up cops who responded to the burglary call while he was on electronic monitoring for a pending home invasion case. Police responded to shooting scene around 7:17 p.m. after receiving numerous 911 calls. 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St. Patricks Day is March 17 and the weekend before, three major events are happening in the area. However, it is worth remembering that Chicago has experienced late-season winter storms in the past, producing major snow and ice just days after unseasonably warm temperatures. FOX 32 Chicago CHICAGO - A Niles man is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking and robbery last December in the Montclare neighborhood. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Sitting next to a small memorial of religious candles and white balloons in the parking lot where the shooting occurred, the woman said she did not know who would have targeted her sister and her sisters boyfriend. Extra officers will be stationed at the school throughout the week as a precaution, Gill said. Follow FOX 17: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - YouTube. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear to partly cloudy. Greenwood Avenue was closed to traffic between Milwaukee and Golf Road as police investigated. Religious candles and balloons mark the spot where 18-year-old Erik Esquivel was killed and his 18-year-old girlfriend was injured in an April 22 shooting outside their parking building on the 9600 block of North Greenwood Road in unincorporated Maine Township near Niles. Police have since named 15-year-old Demi Galvin and 18-year-old Yasmeen Scott, both from Niles, as the deceased victims in the incident. FULL STATEMENT FROM NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 219. 2020 Niles trial:Dickson double murder, arson trial ends in hung jury. Story tips can be sent to michael.ruiz@fox.com and on Twitter: @mikerreports, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. A fifth person was found about a block away on Green Bay Road. News Niles Police Log: Jan. 1-8. Chicago A four-time felon was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison last week for illegally possessing a handgun just six months after promising a different federal judge that he would break the cycle of crime that he found himself in. An 18-year-old man was killed and an 18-year-old woman was injured when they were shot in a parking lot at 9612 N. Greenwood Ave. in unincorporated Maine Township, just south of Milwaukee Avenue, on April 22, 2021. He fled the scene in a tan Jeep Cherokee, police said. 1 Dead, 1 Injured After Shooting Near Niles Apartment: Police Cook County medical examiner's office identified the 18-year-old who was shot in the head outside of his apartment near Niles. Well this is no secret to Paul Konrad, who talked glowingly about having the treat in the morning while getting ready for the day. Police said the gunman fled the scene in a tan Jeep Cherokee and had on a black knit cap. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. We must redouble our investment in violence prevention and outreach efforts. An online obituary describes Becky Bliefnick as a devout Catholic devoted to her family and serving the community. (Jennifer Johnson / Pioneer Press). Police were called just after 11:35 p.m. to the 600. Low 31F. Bruno maintained that Goldtrap and Niles were like brothers and saw each other on a regular basis. As a school community, we have endured so much over the past two years, and during these times, we need each other to lean into for support and love. Police concluded that there was no immediate threat to the school, and the building was opened to students on Monday, Gill said. A 19 year old driver of an Acura MDX crashed with a Cook County Sheriff Police Vehicle in the early hours of Feb. 15 . We left the city because of this (violence), she said. Updated: Mar 1, 2023 / 03:47 AM EST. 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