5-Year-Old Shot, 2 Relatives Arrested | Jump From Burning Building | Woman Killed By Train: IL Weekend

ILLINOIS — A lifeguard is charged with killing a 15-year-old boy and wounding a 14-year-old boy, but claims the shooting was self-defense.

Meanwhile, an apartment resident was injured after jumping from the balcony of a burning building.

Plus, police are blaming parents after several recent incidents involving kids riding e-scooters, saying the parents are violating state law.

After 5-Year-Old Shot By 8-Year-Old, 2 Adult Relatives Charged

The older child shot the younger child back in May. Now, two relatives are facing charges, including felonies, in the incident.

Resident Hurt After Jumping From Burning Building

Firefighters helped several residents escape the second floor balcony, where they had been trapped by flames during the apartment building fire.

Woman Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train Identified

The woman was identified as a 48-year-old resident, the coroner's office said.

2 Motorcyclists Killed In Crash: Illinois State Police

A 24-year-old woman and 22-year-old were killed in the crash, police said.

Parents Blamed In E-Scooter Crashes

"It’s easy to blame kids on e-scooters when they don’t follow basic traffic safety laws, but truly their parents should have prevented them from riding these motorized vehicles in the first place," police said.

Lifeguard Charged With Shooting 2 Teens, Killing 1: Police

The shooting killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously injured a 14-year-old boy. The man charged in the shooting claims it was self-defense after they approached him while he was repairing a bicycle.

Jury Duty Scam Reported In Western Suburbs

As part of the scam, residents are asked to provide or confirm personal information. They are warned that if they go to the sheriff's office in person, they will be arrested and held in jail, police said.

Reported Shooting Posed 'No Threat To The Public': Police

Police were asking residents to avoid the area Sunday night.

Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus

If a person is infected with West Nile virus, they can develop a fever or a mild headache. Severe symptoms can include a rapid onset of a high fever with head and body aches, disorientation, tremors and convulsions.