Homicide Watch Chicago

Joshua Rockett, 21, was fatally shot last week in the Washington Heights community. Reader “Katelyn S.” posted this about him: Rest East Big Josh. Gone Too Soon ♥ Read more →

BY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch Chicago Editor The city began the week with its longest murder-free stretch of the year, but the week ended with six people dying from gunshot wounds over the Thanksgiving weekend. Four people were fatally shot on Black Friday — the busiest shopping day of the year. At least 15 other … Read more →

Joshua Rockett was found shot to death in the Washington Heights community Friday night. Police found Joshua Rockett, 21, shot in the back in the 9000 block of South Laflin Street about 7:35 p.m. Friday, authorities said. Rockett, of the 9200 block of South Wallace Street, died at the scene, according to the Cook County … Read more →