Homicide Watch Chicago

BY KALEY FOWLER For Homicide Watch Chicago Genorel Martin believed in seizing the moment — so much so that he had the phrase “Carpe diem” tattooed on his back. “He always saw the upside and he really was always optimistic,” said his girlfriend, Vyvyan Wesley. “He was always ready for new adventures and new challenges. … Read more →

Genorel Martin, 24, was fatally shot Oct. 18 as he attempted to enter his West Englewood apartment building. Reader “Greg” posted this about the killing: Poor fella, it’s sad because he was only expecting to open his door and be at home, but instead someone was plotting against him, but the one that is doing … Read more →

BY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch Chicago Editor Four people were shot to death, one man was fatally stabbed and another was beaten and strangled last week in Chicago. Three of the six murder victims were fatally shot over the weekend, when at least 19 other people were wounded by gunfire. The most recent killing happened … Read more →

Genorel Martin was fatally shot in the West Englewood neighborhood early Saturday. Martin, 24, was opening the door to his apartment building in the 6700 block of South Throop Street when a gunman approached about 1 a.m. and shot him near the vestibule, authorities said. Martin died at the scene, according to the Cook County … Read more →