Homicide Watch Chicago

BY LEEANN SHELTON Sun-Times Media Joeann Smith pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Thursday for fatally shooting a 65-year-old man in 2014 during an argument about whether or not a gun would fire. Smith, 54, was sentenced to 30 months probation for the Jan. 8, 2014, shooting in the 1700 block of East 72nd Street, court … Read more →

BY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch Chicago Editor Chicago had half as many murders in January 2014 compared to the first month of 2013. Police reported 20 killings in the month, which had 11 days of subzero temperature and was one of the coldest months in recent years. “The superintendent has said weather is a factor, … Read more →

BY MICHAEL LANSU Homicide Watch Chicago Editor Three men were fatally shot and a woman was stabbed to death in homicides throughout the city last week. Three of the killings happened during indoor disputes, and at least one police called domestic-related. The most recent murder happened when 16-year-old Marquise Harris was shot dead in a … Read more →

Joeann Smith / Photo from Chicago Police A South Shore woman accidentally fatally shot a 65-year-old relative during an argument about whether the gun would fire, police said. Joeann Smith and Willie Smith were arguing about whether or not a gun would fire about 7 p.m. Wednesday at the woman’s home in the 1700 block … Read more →