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Two Drive-By Shootings Leave One Teen and One Man Dead

3/29/2026

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Drive-By Shootings Investigated

A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in a drive-by in Brighton Park, Chicago.
A red sedan passed by as gunfire occurred.
He was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died.
In Englewood the 45-year-old man was killed in a drive-by inside his home and the shooter from a grey sedan struck him in the head.
Area One detectives are investigating both cases.

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Hernandez Fatal Shooting

Muskogee police are investigating a fatal shooting that left 38-year-old Elio Hernandez dead.
Officers found Hernandez with a gunshot wound in his front yard after responding to reports of shots fired.
Authorities say the suspect is 42-year-old Jesus Garcia, who fled the scene and is armed and dangerous.
In Hyattsville, a traffic stop led to a deadly police shooting as the suspect evaded officers and crashed his vehicle.

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Historical Context

In 2012, Chicago recorded over 500 homicides, with 80% involving firearms, reflecting a persistent gun violence crisis linked to gang activity. The U.S. has a notably high gun homicide rate, with 67% of homicide victims killed by firearms in 2011. Recent shootings underscore ongoing public safety challenges, raising questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement strategies in combating this epidemic.

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Drive-By Shootings Investigated

A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in a drive-by in Brighton Park, Chicago.
A red sedan passed by as gunfire occurred.
He was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died.
In Englewood the 45-year-old man was killed in a drive-by inside his home and the shooter from a grey sedan struck him in the head.
Area One detectives are investigating both cases.

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