West Pullman

Rewards announced in 2 weekend murders, including killing of ‘Dreadhead Cowboy’ brother

Chicago experienced its first shooting-free weekend since records began in 2014, but the unprecedented 48-hour reprieve ended Sunday with seven homicides — the most in one day since July 4. Cook County Crime Stoppers announced $10,000 rewards for information in two of the killings, including a mother of five shot on her way to church and the brother of the “Dreadhead Cowboy.”

Austin

Shooting victim lay dead or dying for 10 hours in an area previously served by ShotSpotter; 2 more victims die after delayed responses, too

Three shooting victims in Chicago lay undiscovered for extended periods Sunday — one for nearly 10 hours — after gunfire struck them without any accurate 911 calls being made. All three victims were shot on streets previously monitored by the city’s ShotSpotter gunfire detection network before Mayor Brandon Johnson deactivated the system in September 2023. All three died.