chicago crime 2013

Police Supt. Garry McCarthy witnessed one of the men charged with gun crimes on New Year's, cops said.

Aside from a decrease in shootings and murders, police said robberies and assaults were also down.

Surveillance photos show the man demanded money while implying he is armed.

Eulises Grandos, 22, died Monday morning after he and another man were both shot in the head.

Officials say inmate Tyshawn Carter was checked on within seven minutes of his apparent suicide.

The shooting took place on the 9500 block of South Lasalle Street at about 5:15 p.m., officials said.

Police said a 16-year-old boy walked into a hospital after a possible drive-by Monday afternoon.

Todd Coleman, 54, was "sun on a cloudy day," his family said. "People would say, 'There goes TC.'"

Fredrick Ollie was shot and killed Saturday night.

William Aikens' parents waited behind police tape as officials investigated the Roseland double murder.

Police said Jimmie Ortiz was subdued by his would-be victim after a robbery attempt in Logan Sqaure.

Residents said a monthlong gang war near Palmer Park is responsible for up to three shootouts a week.

Organizers gave 4,000 kids a chance to see the Universoul Circus in Washington Park for free Tuesday.

Shamarah Leggett said she hopes the shooters can feel sympathy after her son was shot with 12 others.

"We used to sing together, but now I don't want to sing anymore," the girlfriend of Darius Oliver said.