Crime & Safety

Death Of 17-Year-Old Girl Found In Chicago Home Ruled Homicide

The victim was found unresponsive inside a home in the 1200 block of South Washtenaw Avenue at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, police say.

(CBS Chicago)

March 11, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A 17-year-old girl is dead after she was found unresponsive inside a home in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood.

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The victim has been identified as Chiyenne Washington. Her cause of death has been ruled a homicide by asphyxia and assault, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

The victim was found unresponsive inside a home in the 1200 block of South Washtenaw Avenue at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, police say.

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