Crime News
The meeting for Beat 912 of the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) moved online on Wednesday, April 22, due to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, providing McKinley Park neighborhood crime statistics and updates on the street racing hot spot on Ashland Avenue.
- Beat 912 of the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) met online on Wednesday, April 22, due to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic.
- McKinley Park neighborhood crime statistics showed a bump in auto thefts and recorded a pedestrian stabbing during a robbery.
- Chicago's street racing community regularly meets at a hot spot in McKinley Park, with documentarians and police focusing on night-time gatherings.
Read more: CAPS Beat 912 Moves Online to Share Crime Updates, Street Racer Plans
A 16-year-old male and resident of the McKinley Park neighborhood died after a shooting incident on Tuesday, April 14, in the 3600 block of South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago.
- 16-year-old dies from shooting incident on Tuesday, April 14, in the 3600 block of South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago.
- Abdominal injury resulted from teen accidentally shooting himself, alderman says.
- Neighbors encouraged by 12th Ward to report issues with nearby residence.
Read more: Neighborhood Teen Dies After Accidentally Shooting Self
Missing teen Axel Benetez
Police are asking for the public's help in locating missing McKinley Park teen-ager Axel Benetez, last seen in the 3400 block of South Hermitage Avenue on Thursday, February 27.
- Axel Benetez was last seen in the 3400 block of South Hermitage Avenue.
- 16-year-old was wearing a red sweatshirt, black pants and Nike sneakers.
- Teen-ager has been missing since Thursday, February 27.
Get ready for the March 23 MAT Asphalt hearing with prep workshops, vote for McKinley Park Advisory Council leaders, head to CAPS Beat 912 at its new Evergreen Academy location, and attend more great neighborhood events this week in McKinley Park.
- IEPA workshop and N4EJ meeting prep neighborhood for March 23 MAT Asphalt permit hearing.
- CAPS Beat 912 meetings move to Evergreen Academy Middle School.
- McKinley Park Advisory Council elects officers and plans 2020 activities.
Read more: Environment, Civics and Entertainment Take Center Stage This Week in McKinley Park
Glenn and Christine Young have stepped down after dozens of years leading local community policing efforts as facilitators of Beat 912 of the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS). At the January 8 CAPS meeting, police officers, elected officials and neighbors thanked the Youngs for their service.
- Christine and Glenn Young are stepping down after years as facilitators for Beat 912 of the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS).
- State Representative Theresa Mah, Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, Alderman George Cardenas among speakers honoring the Youngs.
- January CAPS meeting also featured neighborhood crime stats.
Read more: Community Thanks Christine, Glenn Young for 26 Years of Community Policing
