Court records show that Humphery has previous convictions for reckless discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing and eluding, theft, possession of a controlled substance, and resisting a peace officer. Criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh on the prosecution laying out closing arguments and his predictions for the remainder of the trial. She had her third child during spring break of her final semester and worked as a traveling nurse during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. ", Tim Bliefnick speaks with a deputy as investigators search his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. "Right now, Tim's immediately focus is on the boys," she said. Ken Carter said. Need to borrow $5 for some cigarettes.. All of the victims were residents of either Evanston or Skokie, police said Monday. (MuddyRiverNews.com, Becky Bliefnick/Facebook). Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Greenwood Avenue was closed to traffic between Milwaukee and Golf Road as police investigated. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "Search warrants are a normal part of the investigative process. 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. Our hearts are broken today. Hamed is scheduled to appear in bond court Wednesday. Additionally, police said they had not asked prosecutors for an arrest warrant following the search. Low 31F. "Additional information will be released when we are able, and it is appropriate to do so," police said. Becky Bliefnick poses with her three sons. Police said she was found shot to death in her Quincy home on Feb. 23, 2023. However, police made no arrests and have not accused him of a crime. Rebecca "Becky" Bliefnick, 41, was discovered dead with gunshot wounds on Feb. 23, according to the Quincy Police Department. "This incident appears to be a targeted attack and the investigation does not indicate a continued threat to the public," Evanston Police Cmdr. 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. Several objects were strewn around the ground next to the vehicle. We must redouble our investment in violence prevention and outreach efforts. And with 34.1% of the vote in Round One, Paul Vallas is clearly the front-runner. 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James Edwards, Principal of Niles North shared, "Whenever we lose a member of our family we lose a little bit of ourselves. KISS is slated to kick off the final shows of its "End of the Road" tour later this year and on Wednesday, a Live Nation news release revealed the last North American concert dates. The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. in a parking lot of a building on the 9600 block of North Greenwood Avenue in unincorporated Maine Township, officials from the Cook County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. January 20, 2022. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Fundraisers for him have netted in excess of $100,000 to help with the costs of his continued rehabilitation. April 2015 at their Dickson duplex residence, Dickson double murder, arson trial ends in hung jury, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Market data provided by Factset. "Our preliminary investigation reveals the victims all knew each other," Evanston Police Sgt. Willie Montgomery-Wise is charged in a shooting . He said the shooting has almost killed a part of everybody in the family.. The women sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was also taken to Advocate Lutheran where she is listed in serious condition. An existent in the Buena Park neighbourhood of Chicago just won a stunning $1 million on Saturday's Powerball drawing, according to the Illinois Lottery. She was valedictorian at Quincy Notre Dame High School and graduated cum laude from Quincy University. The Niles Police Department says the shooting happened near the intersection at Sixth and. 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. NILES, Mich. Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a mass shooting in Niles Tuesday night. The Cook County Medical Examiners Office identified him as Erik Esquivel. FORT WAYNE, Ind. Last night, five people between the ages of 14 and 18 were shot on Green Bay near Asbury. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. "This is beyond comprehension and excruciatingly painful for all of us who love her," her cousin, Lauren Schultz, wrote on Facebook. 21 Northwestern 62, Raising Cane's opens Campustown location with prizes. The three others were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Hamed was arrest Tuesday and charged with armed robbery, armed Robby with a dangerous weapon, aggravated vehicular hijacking and aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm. The neighbor declined to pursue burglary charges against Deniro Miles last week, CHICAGO - It's almost time to "kiss" these rockers goodbye. He was a senior at Niles North High School. When do they dye the Chicago River Green? The newly chosen combatants in Round Two of the mayoral sweepstakes are off and running. At least two teenagers are dead and three other people are in the hospital after a shooting in Niles. A Dickson County jury found Kenneth Niles guilty of murdering a Dickson couple by gunshots to the head and burning their bodies. Gasser, meantime, is living with and being cared for by his mother, Terry von Thaden, in Urbana. 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.. The overall voter turnout was similar to 2019 and 2015, but a lot more voters chose to mail in their ballots. 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. The area is near both Niles and Glenview. 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. NILES, Ill. - It all started with a whistleblower's complaint alleging police misconduct in suburban Niles. Crouch said Niles would have known the name if the two were like brothers.. Investigators on Monday morning were pictured speaking with the husband, Tim Bliefnick, and briefly detaining him before they left. Maher Kawash and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, According to police, an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman had exited the three-story apartment building and gotten into a car in the parking lot to the south when they were approached by a gunman who fired into their car. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at a house on North 6th Street. A Chicago police officer was shot Wednesday on the city's South Side. 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. 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. Sentencing date is set for June 24. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. "Today, Evanston's heart is broken," Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Niles man charged in armed carjacking, robbery on Chicago's Northwest Side, Lori Lightfoot ripped for reportedly blaming re-election loss on race, gender: 'She's an utter failure', 2 charged with murder of 22-year-old man on West Side, Top Cop David Brown Resigns After Lightfoot Defeat. 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. "During a criminal investigation it is not unusual to obtain and serve numerous search warrants for a variety of reasons," police said. A memorial for Erik Esquivel sits near the site where police say the 18-year-old was shot and killed April 22 in a parking lot outside an apartment building in unincorporated Maine Township. A Dickson County jury found Kenneth Niles guilty of murdering a Dickson couple by gunshots to the head and burning their bodies. (WANE) A person is in custody following a shooting that left a man in critical condition late Monday evening. Two of those charges are Class X felonies punishable by a minimum of six to 30 years in prison. CHICAGO, IL 13 HOURS AGO ABC 7 Chicago He was a 17-year-old senior at Niles North High School. 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. +1 (217)355-0077. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "As part of the warrant service, an individual was temporarily detained in the 2000 block of Hampshire and released," police said in a statement Wednesday. Two people are dead and three others are hurt following a mass shooting in Niles Tuesday night. The verdict was reached Monday night in Dickson County . She began her career in pharmaceuticals before going to nursing school. Voters in Chicago broke records by voting early and by mail in this election. 1:00. "It is terrifying and I think someone needs to address it, break it apart and see where it is all stemming from," Evanston resident Valerie Overleigh said. Anyone with information can call the Cook County sheriff's police at 708-865-4896. Before August, the last homicide in Niles, Michigan, occurred in May, when a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot. Updated: Mar 1, 2023 / 03:47 AM EST. Last night, we lost Carl Dennison, a senior who was a lively, energetic soul who will be missed by all of us. Crouch also focused on the text messages between Niles and Goldtrap on April 13 evening. 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. The woman, who did not want to give her name, said the victims had lived in the apartment for less than a year. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A police officer was wounded, and a second person was shot dead Sunday afternoon, prompting a standoff in a neighborhood just outside Dupo, Illinois. ", Becky Bliefnick poses with her three sons. All rights reserved. The man was shot in the head and later pronounced dead at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Bruno maintained that Goldtrap and Niles were like brothers and saw each other on a regular basis. The way the world is right now, this is just what the doctor ordered for everyone to come together and help somebody who is in need, said Mike Namoff, fundraiser organizer. You have permission to edit this article. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. All those disqualify him from legally possessing a gun. Posted: Jun 8, 2021 10:27 PM EST. I remember when Carl walked in as a freshman and his electric smile and keen sense of humor could light up a room. Market data provided by Factset. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Police said the gunman fled the scene in a tan Jeep Cherokee and had on a black knit cap. To see him as a senior on the brink of graduation and then to learn about his passing was heartbreaking for our school community. However, his wife, Bobbie Ann Niles, said she awoke around 4 a.m. to find Niles gone with the white van she used for work. 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. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Those with knowledge related to the shooting are urged to connect with investigators at 269-683-1313 or by texting TIPNILESPD with a message to 274637. CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who was reported missing from the Uptown neighborhood over the weekend. "My only surprise is that it took this long to do.". 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. She noted in particular the efforts of Champaign County sheriff's Lt. Curt Apperson in identifying the vehicle, saying several police agencies helped Champaign with its investigation. The gruesome discovery was made by a family member of 41-year-old Rebecca Bliefnick on 23 February . About 1:13 p.m. that Sunday, Gasser was driving north on Prospect Avenue just north of Baytowne Drive when another vehicle quickly changed lanes in front of him, cutting him off. ", FORMER TOP COP MAKES PUBLIC PLEA AFTER US SWIM CHAMP FOUND DEAD, Quincy police served a search warrant at the home of Tim Bliefnick on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Earlier in the day, the pair are accused of shooting a 22-year-old man Two candidates are heading to a runoff election that will determine who becomes the next mayor of Chicago, each with their own approach to the matters plaguing the city. Fink is 5-foot-11, CHICAGO March is now upon us and that means the countdown to one of the most exciting holidays in the Chicago area. A fundraiser to help pay medical costs for Champaign shooting victim Liam Gasser raised roughly $25,000, with more contributions coming in. Quincy police served a search warrant at the home of Tim Bliefnick on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. or redistributed. Police were called just after 11:35 p.m. to the 600. Officers. He is the estranged husband of 41 . Our entire community mourns his tragic loss. 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 unincorporated Maine Township, Cook County Sheriffs Police said. We left the city because of this (violence), she said. During that grocery store trip, Niles testified, Goldtrap cut his finger on a broken jar of strawberry jelly. Her email is mschenk@news-gazette.com, and you can follow her on Twitter (@schenk). 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