'Mama Is Dead,' Child Tells 911 In Double Slaying | Illinois PatchPM

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'Mama Is Dead On The Ground': Slain Woman's Son, 9, Called 911

The accused shooter had complained to his aunt the day before the killings that one of the victim wanted him to pay rent, but was not charging her mother rent, prosecutors said. The 9-year-old and a 2-year-old were in the home at the time of the killings.>>Read More.

Uber Driver's Car Shot Up: Cops

Police say the Uber driver heard the gunfire but first dropped off their passenger before heading to the police station. >>Read More.

Man, 53, Found Dead In Jail Cell On New Year's Eve Identified

There were no suspicious marks or any injuries found on the man during the autopsy, authorities said.>>Read More.

Armed Carjacking At Movie Theater: Cops

About 7:30 p.m., a man got out of his 2014 white Infiniti and walked around the car to open the door for a woman, who was a passenger, police said. Three armed, mask-wearing suspects, including the two teens, got out of a gray Dodge Challenger parked a few spaces away, according to officials.>>Read More.

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