CPD hosting gun buyback events across the city
The events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Police responded to a man with a gun inside a home around 12:38 a.m., in the 7100 block of South South Shore Drive.
Yatsiev Camila Velasquez Ramon, 18, has been living at the police station for the past three days with her 2-year-old daughter.
One single mother from Venezuela and her four kids moved into the 1st District police station two weeks ago.
The events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several locations.
An Indiana man is facing federal charges, accused of illegally selling a Glock handgun that later ended up in the hands of one of the suspects in the murder of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston.
Hundreds of people stood outside of their homes, businesses, and schools to honor the fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston on Wednesday. Some of them talked to CBS 2's Sara Machi about why it was important and why this tragedy is feeling too familiar.
Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston, who was shot and killed in a robbery near her home a week ago Saturday, was honored Wednesday as "a phenomenal woman" and "a bright and blazing star," as mourners paid tribute at her funeral.
Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston, who was shot and killed in a robbery near her home a week ago Saturday, was honored Wednesday as "a phenomenal woman" and "a bright and blazing star," as mourners paid tribute at her funeral.
Neighbors told CBS 2 these funeral processions have become all too routine in Chicago.
Hundreds of people stood outside of their homes, businesses, and schools to honor the fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston on Wednesday. Some of them talked to CBS 2's Sara Machi about why it was important and why this tragedy is feeling too familiar.
Corey Gray, 21, was arrested Wednesday morning, the same day as Preston's funeral, according to federal prosecutors.
Preston was killed early on Saturday, May 6, during a robbery outside her home in the Avalon Park neighborhood.
A solemn tribute for fallen Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston; fellow officers and other first responders are gathering at Trinity United Church of Christ to pay their respects at her funeral. CBS 2’s Jackie Kostek and Mugo Odigwe report.
It was just over a week ago when Preston was shot and killed outside of her Avalon Park home.
"Instead of putting the car in park, they jump out of that vehicle, the car begins to roll backwards and then you hear screaming."
It happened three years ago, but she's still waiting for justice. Her mother spoke to CBS 2's Shardaa Gray.
The City of Chicago is remembering fallen CPD Officer Areanah Preston, who was shot and killed 10 days ago. A visitation was held on Tuesday.
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is still searching for a permanent superintendent candidate.
The City of Chicago is remembering fallen CPD Officer Areanah Preston, who was shot and killed 10 days ago. A visitation was held on Tuesday.
"They didn't steal a candy bar. They didn't throw a bottle at his head. They walked up behind him, pushed him in an alley and put a gun right up to his neck and kill them and ran off."
Fred Waller, who served the department for 34 years, will replace Eric Carter.
An investigation is underway after an off-duty Chicago police officer was found dead inside a residence in the Pilsen neighborhood Sunday evening.
Preston was killed early on Saturday, May 6, during a robbery outside her home in the Avalon Park neighborhood.
Preston, who was killed during an attempted robbery last week, was to receive her master's degree in jurisprudence during today's commencement.
