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17 Apr 2016

Daniel Zampini, 26, was arrested after he was identified as the person who shot a 38-year-old man on April 15, 2016, at approximately 1:10 a.m., in the 0-100 block of S. Mayfield. The victim was standing outside when shots were fired from a passing black car. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in serious condition with 2 gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Zampini was also identified as the man who fired shots at a vehicle minutes prior. This incident occurred on 100 block of N. Austin at approximately 1:05 a.m. A 20-year-old female and 20-year-old male were driving when Zampini pulled alongside them and fired shots. They were not injured in the incident. Zampini was charged accordingly.

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17 Apr 2016

Jose Ortiz, 31, was arrested after he was identified as the person who shot and killed two men. This incident occurred on June 7, 2015, at approximately 3:50 a.m., in the 1600 block of N. Cicero Ave. Two males were driving when a vehicle pulled alongside and an occupant fired shots at the vehicle, striking both victims. A 19-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the head and torso. The second man, 19 years old, sustained a gunshot wound to the torso. Both victims were taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to their injuries.

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16 Apr 2016

Donald Williams, 19, Niko Hines, 23, and Raven Gillespie, 30, were arrested on April 12, 2016, after officers curbed their vehicle on the 0-100 blk of N. Homan Ave. at approximately 12 a.m., which matched the description of one used in multiple armed robberies in the 12th District.  Williams fled on foot from the vehicle but was apprehended without incident a short distance away.  Hines was in possession of narcotics and all three offenders were in possession of a firearm.  Area Central Detectives were able to positively identify Williams and Hines as the offenders who performed two separate Armed Robberies on the 2300 blk of W. Monroe on April 1, 2016, in the early morning hours depriving the male victims (67, 59, 60) of money shortly after they made a withdrawal from an ATM.  All three offenders were charged accordingly.

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15 Apr 2016

This alert gives notice to businesses in the 015th District (Austin) of Burglary related incidents that have occurred in the months of March and April. In these incidents, an unknown offender(s) pried open the front/rear door of the business and removed electronic items and cash. In one incident, the offender(s) disconnected the power to the business and attempted to pry open an ATM machine.

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15 Apr 2016
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 15th District (Austin) of robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of April. In these incidents, a group of unknown offenders, approximately 16-20 years of age, approach victims as they are waiting at a bus stop, and either display a handgun or batter the victims and take their property (cell phones and USC). For More Information Click Here
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15 Apr 2016

Felix Valentin was arrested in connection to a murder that occurred at approx. 11:45 pm on April 2, 2016. Valentin was charged after he was identified as the offender responsible for firing the fatal gunshot that struck a 51-year-old male victim as he worked at a tavern on the 3600 block of N. Pulaski. Click here for more information.

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13 Apr 2016

This alert gives notice to business owners having operations in the 019th District (North) of an increase in Burglary related incidents that have occurred during the months of March and April.  In these incidents, offender(s) used force and unlawfully entered into restaurants after business hours. Once inside, offender(s) targeted computer equipment and cash from deposit envelopes and cash drawers.

13 Apr 16 Burglaries 019 Dist (P16-0N-074) BA

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13 Apr 2016

Ortiz, 19, was arrested after being identified as the man who shot a male victim on April 10, 2016, in the 5700 Block of W. Belden at approximately 10 p.m.  Ortiz hid behind a vehicle and discharged a handgun in the direction of three males, striking a 14-year-old male in the right hand.  The victim was transported to West Suburban Hospital and is listed in good condition.  Further investigation revealed Ortiz’s location and a short time later, he was apprehended, positively identified by the victims and charged accordingly.

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12 Apr 2016

CHICAGO – Interim Superintendent Eddie T. Johnson presented awards today to outstanding officers at the Superintendent’s Monthly Department Commendation Ceremony. The event serves to recognize officers who have distinguished themselves and the Chicago Police Department by their exemplary bravery and praiseworthy deeds.

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