PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE FROM ALDER VASQUEZ April 28, 2022 The Chicago Police Department District 20 CAPS office reported that early this morning, two people were shot while sitting in a parked vehicle on the 1900 block of Balmoral Ave in the Bowmanville neighborhood. Both victims received treatment for non life-threatening injuries. If neighbors have security camera […]
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Public Safety Announcement
Posted onThe Chicago Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred earlier this morning, around 1:30 a.m., at the corner of Foster and Damen in the 40th Ward. Shell casings were recovered at the scene and there is criminal damage to the property located at 5200 N. Damen Ave. No injuries have been reported. I have […]
Ongoing Police Investigation & Request for Information – 2600 Block W Catalpa
Posted on40th Ward Neighbors, Wednesday morning around 7:00am there was a shooting incident that led to a homicide on the 2600 block of W Catalpa. Police are investigating, and have provided the following video link and updated request for information: Bureau of Detectives – Area ThreeSeeking to IdentifyHomicide20th District (Lincoln) About this Crime:Detectives are seeking to […]
A Note Regarding Fireworks
Posted onWith the Fourth of July right around the corner, I want to remind 40th Ward neighbors that fireworks are illegal in Chicago; even sparklers are banned. The only permitted “fireworks” in Chicago are glowworms, smoke bombs and party poppers. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) reported a 700% increase in fireworks complaints in […]
Public Safety Update
Posted on5/12/2021 On Tuesday May 11, around 8:00pm, there was a shooting that resulted in a homicide on the 6000 block of N California (Beat # 2413). Alderman Vasquez has been in contact with CPD 24th District Commander. Area 3 detectives are investigating; no suspects are in custody at this time. We will update neighbors as […]
Aldermanic Statement – Adam Toledo Video
Posted onApril 15, 2021 This afternoon I reviewed the police body camera footage from the shooting death of Adam Toledo. Similar to the countless police videos that have unfortunately become all too common, the video is disturbing, graphic, and heartbreaking. Adam Toledo’s death is a tragedy and failure of our city and its institutions. As a […]
Community Alert 19th/24th Districts
Posted onAbout the Crime: This alert gives notice to residents in the 019th District (Town Hall) and 24th District (Rogers Park) of recent robberies and vehicle thefts. In the robberies, two offenders approach the victim on foot, on the street or alley, forcefully removing property. In one of the robberies, the offenders pinned the victim to […]
2/6/2021 Non-Fatal Shooting
Posted onFebruary 7, 2021 Dear Neighbors, Good evening. My office would like to make sure the community is informed about a recent shooting that occurred in the 40th Ward. On Saturday morning, in the 2800 block of W. Foster Avenue, police report that a man was shot once in the arm following an altercation. Fortunately, his injury is […]
Arrest Made in March 2020 Shooting
Posted onDecember 15, 2020 Over the weekend 20th District Commander McCrudden informed me that an arrest was made in the March shooting death of a teenager in the Bowmanville neighborhood. On behalf of the 40th Ward I would like to thank the Chicago Police Department for their investigative work on this case. The arrest and subsequent […]
Safety Alert for 12/13/2020 – Armed Robbery
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Community Alert-Recent Armed Robberies
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Public Safety Committee Request for Hearing 9-21-20
Posted onSeptember 21, 2020 To Alderman Christopher Taliaferro, Honorable Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, I am writing this letter as a formal request that you schedule a hearing on Civilian Oversight and Police Accountability as soon as possible and no later than the December City Council Meeting, scheduled for December 16th, 2020. Many of us […]