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Democratic Minnesota politician fatally shot, another injured in 'politically motivated assassination'
The assailant, who is still at large, was identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter, according to three people familiar with the investigation.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reacts to Minnesota lawmakers shot, 1 killed: "A horrifying day"
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said it was "a horrible day for Minnesota" after lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and their spouses were shot in separate attacks. Hortman and her husband were ...
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Minnesota Lawmaker Assassinated, Another Shot as Suspect in Politically Motivated Attack Remains At Large
Police have recovered writings that mentioned the names of multiple lawmakers and other officials in the fake police car they ...
Two Minnesota lawmakers shot in separate incidents in suspected targeted attack; public urged to shelter in place
Two Minnesota lawmakers, Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman, were shot in separate overnight incidents ...
2 killed after gunman opens fire on car on West Side overnight
A shooting on the city’s West Side overnight left two men dead, police say. According to Chicago police, the deadly shooting ...
Gary man gets 70 years for killing marijuana dealer
A Gary man got 70 years Friday for killing a marijuana dealer. Tyrone Reno, 34, was convicted last month of murder, plus a gun enhancement. He faced up to 85 years.
3 injured after being shot in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. (WGN) – Three people were injured in a shooting Thursday night in Joliet. The Joliet Police Department said the shooting happened just after 9:45 p.m. at the Riverwalk Homes Apartments, ...
3 men shot at large gathering outside apartments, Joliet police say
JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- Three men were injured in a south suburban shooting on Thursday night, police said. The shooting happened at about 9:47 p.m. outside the Riverwalk Homes Apartments in the ...