March 13th, 2024
PUBLIC SAFETY STATEMENT FROM ALD. VASQUEZ REGARDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT ON 5900 BLOCK OF N RAVENSWOOD
On Wednesday, March 13th at approximately 8am, there was an apparent domestic violence incident on the 5900 block of N Ravenswood, which fatally wounded a 10-year-old child and seriously injured a woman. CPD has identified a person of interest, and detectives are currently investigating the scene. A public description of the offender is not currently available. Our office is in touch with the 20th District and will share updates as we receive them.
UPDATE 3/13/24: CPD informed the 40th Ward this afternoon that the person of interest is now in custody.
The impacts of violence extend beyond the immediate victim to family members, friends, neighbors, and other community members. If you need support, please call the City of Chicago Domestic Violence Helpline at 1-877-863-6338. For additional mental health support, you can visit the City’s UnSpoken page, or call the National Alliance on Mental Illness Chicago Helpline at 833-626-4244 (833-NAMI-CHI).
Yours in Service and Community,
