CHICAGO (WLS) — Tragedy struck Chicago’s Dunning neighborhood when a daytime dispute turned deadly, leaving two people fatally shot, according to police reports.

Authorities were called to the scene around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday near the intersection of Forest Preserve Drive and Addison. Upon arrival, officers discovered two men behind a home on West Cahill Terrace, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Among the injured was a 20-year-old man who had been shot in the head, police confirmed.

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Both men were transported in critical condition to Lutheran General Hospital, but sadly, they succumbed to their injuries and passed away.

Witnesses in the neighborhood recounted that the shooting followed a fierce argument that occurred outside. One of the residents, Andy Jekiel, shared his perspective on the violent incident.

“It was like the Wild Wild West. They shot each other,” Jekiel said, reflecting the shock and chaos that erupted in this usually peaceful area.

Jekiel said he first heard raised voices before the gunfire erupted.

“They were shouting at one another,” he said.

“It was an argument going on. We heard something going off. Then all of a sudden, pop, pop, pop, pop. I thought it was fireworks.”

Crime scene tape surrounded several apartment buildings for hours as investigators worked the scene.

Jekiel also said he heard there may have been multiple weapons involved.

“I think there were three guns laying down on the floor from what I understand,” he said.

Authorities have not confirmed whether any firearms were recovered at the scene, nor have they identified a motive. Police also said they have no information to share about a possible suspect.

Neighbors expressed shock over the violence.

“Over an argument. They can’t come back. They’re gone. Life is so precious. It’s sad. To be honest with you, it’s terrible,” Jekiel said.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Ann Blyth, celebrated for her Oscar-nominated performance as Joan Crawford’s deceitful and malicious daughter in the iconic 1945 melodrama “Mildred Pierce,” passed away on Wednesday at the age of 98, according to media reports. Blyth’s remarkable career spanned across diverse genres during Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Blyth, who originally trained as an opera singer, showcased her versatility in film musicals, intense dramas, and even comedies, such as her role as a mermaid in a farce. Reports indicate she died of natural causes.

Throughout a film career that spanned from 1944 to 1957, Blyth appeared in over 30 movies. At just 16, she delivered a powerhouse performance in “Mildred Pierce,” the role that remains her most memorable. The film also provided Joan Crawford with her sole Academy Award.

In the film, Blyth held her ground brilliantly against Crawford, portraying Veda, a status-driven and murderous daughter who competes with her mother over her stepfather, played by Zachary Scott. One unforgettable scene saw Blyth’s Veda slap Crawford’s character, knocking her to the floor.

In a fit of fury, Crawford’s character warns Blyth’s Veda, “Get out before I kill you.”

The movie was directed by ​Michael Curtiz, whose other films included the classics “Casablanca,” “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and “Yankee Doodle Dandy.”

“He had a great confidence in me, which in turn helped me,” Blyth told the Los Angeles Times in 2013 of Curtiz.

“She just blew everybody away,” film historian Alan Rode told the Times, referring to Blyth. “It’s certainly Joan ​Crawford’s movie, but she is really the spine of the movie. She is the epitome of the film noir daughter from hell. ​It’s just an amazing performance that stands the test of time.”

“Mildred Pierce” was a hit with the public and critics, earning an Oscar nomination as ‌best picture. ⁠Crawford won the Oscar as best actress, while both Blyth and co-star Eve Arden were nominated as best supporting actress but did not win.

Blyth’s career momentum was stymied after “Mildred Pierce” when she suffered a broken back in a toboggan accident.

Her versatility enabled her to shine in musicals like “Kismet” (1955) and “The Student Prince” (1954), spectacles like “The Golden Horde” (1951), comedies including “Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid” (1948) co-starring William Powell, and dramas like “One Minute ​to Zero” (1952) with Robert Mitchum.

The petite, ​brunette actress appeared alongside other ⁠top male stars including Burt Lancaster in “Brute Force” (1947), Mickey Rooney in “Killer McCoy” (1947), Bing Crosby in “Top o’ the Morning” (1949), Mario Lanza in “The Great Caruso” (1951), Gregory Peck in “The World in His Arms” (1952) and Paul Newman in “The ​Helen Morgan Story” (1957), her last movie.

She had a lovely soprano voice and performed early in her ​career on the ⁠operatic stage.

Blyth was a natural for film musicals, although for the songs in “The Helen Morgan Story” the studio insisted on dubbing her vocals with another singer.

She occasionally appeared in TV roles after his last film including “The Twilight Zone” in 1964 and ending with “Murder, She Wrote” in 1985.

Ann ⁠Marie Blyth ​was born on Aug. 16, 1928, in Mount Kisco, New York.

She trained ​as a singer and actress as a child. While touring as a teenager with a Broadway play in Los Angeles, she was given a screen test that led ​to her Hollywood career.

Blyth had five children with her husband James McNulty, who died in 2007.

After ten days in an induced coma due to a shark attack at a beach in Sydney, Australia, a woman has finally spoken her first words this week.

Leah Stewart, while recovering in a hospital, awoke on Tuesday and expressed her love to her family by saying, “I love you,” according to an update shared by her brother on a fundraising page.

“Following a week of life support and multiple surgeries, doctors were able to remove Leah from the ventilator and decrease her sedation, allowing her to emerge from the induced coma briefly,” her brother explained. “During this time, Leah vocalized her first words, ‘I love you,’ to her mother and partner, Fernando, both of whom have remained steadfastly by her side in the ICU since the attack.”

He mentioned that Leah’s initial thoughts were of her daughter, August, as she inquired about her well-being.

The mid-30s mother and teacher has already been through five surgeries, including having an arm amputated.

She had been airlifted to a hospital in critical condition on the morning of June 13 at Coogee Beach, a popular weekend destination, after a shark bit her legs and arms.

Stewart was swimming near shore while a friend watched her daughter on the beach when the attack happened, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

“This is a lot faster than anyone expected, and for us this feels like a miracle and is everything so many of us have hoped and prayed for over the past week,” Stewart wrote on a fundraising page.

He added, “Leah has a long road ahead and still remains in critical care, but this is such a positive first step and gives us hope for Leah’s long-term recovery.”

Stewart’s attack came after three men have been killed by sharks in Australia since May. A 12-year-old boy was also killed by a shark in Sydney Harbor in January.

In a chilling turn of events, a family tragedy unfolded in New York, where authorities suspect a grandmother may have carried out a murder-suicide, claiming the lives of her daughter and four grandchildren. This devastating incident has left a community in shock.

On a fateful Tuesday, the lifeless bodies of 64-year-old Amy Steadman and her family were discovered inside a Mechanicville apartment. The victims included Steadman’s daughter, 44-year-old Sarah Myers, and Myers’ children—Harper, aged 13; Hudson, aged 11; and the twins, Gavin and Gracelynn, both 10.

A twist in the investigation emerged in the following days when Mechanicville Police Chief William Rabbitt revealed that evidence compellingly pointed to Steadman’s involvement in this horrendous act. This revelation has deepened the tragedy and mystery surrounding the case.

Key clues leading to this suspicion include a handwritten note found at the scene, along with numerous bottles of prescription and over-the-counter medications, hinting at possible poisoning. These details were highlighted in reports by the Democrat and Chronicle.

Further insights from NewsChannel 13 suggest that Steadman may have harbored resentment following the recent awarding of custody of her grandchildren to their father—an emotional motive possibly adding to the tragedy’s complexity.

Autopsies by the Albany Medical Center revealed that one of the four children died from ‘fatal sharp-force injuries,’ Rabbitt said. 

Toxicology reports are to be completed before final conclusions can be reached, he said.

Myers and her children also lived in the same building, part of the John S Moore Homes development, in a separate apartment, the outlet reported. 

Police discovered their bodies at around 6.20pm on Tuesday after they had not been seen for several days.

‘The Mechanicville Police Department, in partnership with the New York State Police, remains committed to conducting a thorough and complete investigation while providing as much information as possible without compromising the integrity of that investigation,’ Rabbitt said. 

‘Mechanicville is a close-knit city. Many residents knew the family involved, have children and grandchildren of their own, or simply cannot comprehend the loss of six lives under such heartbreaking circumstances.

‘Our thoughts remain with the family members, friends, neighbors, first responders and everyone affected by this tragedy.’

A resident in the apartment complex, Megan Reed, 38, told the Times Union that the grandmother lived in an apartment in the same building, and was ‘with [Myers] every single day to help her.’ 

She added: ‘Those kids don’t deserve this.’ 

Another neighbor told the outlet that the grandmother and mother were ‘inseparable’, and were ‘like best friends.’ 

Steadman’s Facebook profile shows that in 2022, she shared a GoFundMe for her daughter to ‘help get a domestic violence lawyer.’ 

The fundraiser, which has since been deleted, showed Myers with her children in matching outfits as they pleaded for support. ‘Please help my daughter and grandchildren,’ Steadman captioned her post at the time.  

Police have assured residents that there is no further threat to the public, but with few details released about how the tragedy unfolded, locals say they have been left stunned by the family’s deaths.

Locals said the deaths came in the last days of the Mechanicville High School year, and on Wednesday morning several students in red caps and gowns were reportedly seen at the scene and kneeling.

Mechanicville Central School District Superintendent G. Michael Apostol said the district was providing counseling for its high school students to deal with the tragedy. 

The Daily Mail reached out to the Mechanicville Police Department for comment.