This alert gives notice to the residents in the 008th District (Chicago Lawn) of armed robbery incidents which have occurred during the month of October. In these incidents, the offender(s) approach a victim on the street, produce a handgun and demand property from the victim.
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 012th District (Near West) of garage burglary related incidents that have occurred between October 8 through October 15, 2015. In these incidents, unknown offender(s) enter the garages by force and remove property from within.
On Oct 15, 2015 at approximately 5:05 a.m. a female victim was at the bus stop on the 2100 block of W. Madison when she was approached by an unknown male black. The offender grabbed the victim and brought her to a secluded area, where she was sexually assaulted. The victim then fought off the offender, at which time the offender struck the victim and then ran westbound from that location.
On October 13, 2015, as Cubs fans crossed at Clark and Addison to attend a post-season game against the St Louis Cardinals, they most likely passed the horses named for Chicago Police Officers killed in the line of duty, Casper, Kelly, Solario, Hauser, Francis, Kilroy, Marquez or one of their partners that ensured all fans were safe to and from the ballpark.
The Chicago Police Department’s Mounted Unit, as always, showed their exemplary training and professionalism as the Chicago Cubs went on to win the game (#FlyTheW) to advance to the National League Championship Series.
When the long day was over, after all the fans had left, Casper, Kelly, Solario, Hauser, Francis, Kilroy, Marquez and the others “headed back to the barn”, to rest and prepare for the next tour of duty. Thank you Mounted Unit for your service.
This alert gives notice to residents and visitors to the Lincoln Park area of the 018th District of an Attempt Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault. A 43 year old female was attacked by an unknown male offender while she was exercising along a walking path near 1755 N. Stockton Drive (within the park, east of Stockton Drive and north of LaSalle St.) The offender hit the victim with an unknown object and attempted to sexually assault her. The offender was unsuccessful and the victim was able to get away and notify police.
This alert gives notice to citizens of the 005th District (Calumet) of an attempted residential burglary that occurred in September and two residential burglaries that occurred in October, all three of which were reported within Beat 0522. In these incidents, entry was made or attempted through a window that was broken by a thrown object. During the two burglary incidents, small electronics and clothing items were taken.
This alert gives notice to citizens of the 004th District (South Chicago) of two armed robberies reported on Beat 421 involving similarly described offenders. In each incident, the victims were approached by the offenders, one of whom was observed to be armed with a firearm. The victim was then punched in the face by the second offender and robbed.
This alert gives notice to citizens of the 18th District (Near North) of Robbery related incidents during the month of October. In these incidents, one or more offender(s) approach a victim on the street and demand/forcibly remove personal property.
William Cochran was arrested after he was identified as the man responsible for the Murder of Civilian Employee John “Buck” Buckner, 59. This incident occurred on September 16, 2015 at approximately 8:40 p.m. in the 11500 block of S. Church Street. John Buckner was taking groceries out of his vehicle when he was shot in the stomach by Cochran. He was rushed to Christ Hospital where he later died from his injuries. A second male victim, age 41, had been sitting on a nearby porch when he was also struck by the gunfire. He was taken to Christ hospital with a gunshot wound to the ear. Cochran was charged accordingly. No further information is available at this time.
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On Sunday, October 4, 2015, at approximately 6:52 p.m., a 63-year-old female was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in the 2300 block of West Howard St. (intersection of Western Avenue and Howard Street). As a result of the crash, the victim sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene of the crash without identifying themselves or rendering aid to the victim.
