Here’s a numbered roundup of key events and incidents reported in Chicago over the last 12 hours (approximately from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on October 20, 2025).
- Gunshots Heard in Englewood (Around 8:50 PM): Reports of loud gunshots near 62nd and Eberhart. No immediate injuries confirmed, but police responded to investigate potential gunfire activity.
- Battery Incident at Hope Academy (Around 8:52 PM): A fight broke out among parents outside Hope Academy at 5515 S Lowe in Englewood. No weapons were reported, but it involved at least two individuals, prompting a police call for a battery in progress.
- Armored Truck Robbery in Auburn Gresham (Around 8:21 PM, with Updates): A Brinks truck was robbed at gunpoint at 8140 S Ashland while servicing ATMs at Fifth Third Bank. Three armed suspects (described as male Blacks with semi-automatic pistols, extended magazines, and switches) fled in a white Honda Accord with tinted windows. They stole ATM cassettes containing around $13,000 in $1 and $5 bills. A BOLO was issued for the vehicle (license plate: Frank Frank 50119, black rims, sunroof). The truck worker reported being followed earlier.
- Shooting in South Shore (Around 7:30 PM, with Updates): Shots fired (about 30 rounds) near 67th and Prairie, with EMS responding to a person shot. Two victims confirmed: a 31-year-old male shot in the back (critical condition) and a 32-year-old male shot in the left ankle (good condition) at 298 E 68th St. The scene included 12 shell casings and a white Honda with a rifle inside. One victim was dropped off at UofC Hospital.
- School Bus Involved in Auto Accident (Around 9:30 PM): EMS responded to an auto accident with injuries involving a school bus at Lawrence and Clark. Details on injuries or cause were limited, but it required immediate medical attention.
- Fourth Man Charged in 2023 Lyft Driver Murder (Around 8:22 PM Update): A fourth suspect was charged in the murder of Lyft driver Adriana Arocha-Duque, killed during a robbery in Humboldt Park on December 26, 2023. A fifth suspect would have been charged but was killed in another robbery by a concealed carry holder.
This roundup highlights a mix of violent crimes, robberies, and public disturbances, underscoring ongoing safety concerns in areas like Englewood and Auburn Gresham.
