Introduction to the Incident
A 29-year-old security guard at Jewel-Osco has been charged in the South Loop shooting this week of a 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing from Minnesota. Raven Aikins was charged with aggravated battery with a handgun, according to Chicago police. Aikins, of the 8100 block of South Saginaw Avenue, was expected to appear for a detention hearing Friday on the charges.
Details of the Shooting
Aikins allegedly left the scene of the shooting at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Jewel-Osco at 1224 S. Wabash Ave., but she was arrested about 15 minutes later at the Saginaw address, police said. The shooting wounded a 17-year-old girl who CBS News Chicago reported had gone missing in January from the Minneapolis area.
Events Leading to the Shooting
Aikins and the teen had argued inside the store, according to a Chicago police report. That argument escalated when the teen allegedly threw water at the guard, who then shot the teen with her handgun, according to the report. The teen was last reported in good condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
History of Incidents at the Store
Tuesday’s incident marks at least the second time a security guard from that grocery has been accused in a shooting there. A Chicago police report indicated that the suspect in the 2024 shooting, Alandrias Willis, was a security guard at the store. No one was injured in that incident.
Conclusion
The charging of Raven Aikins in the shooting of a 17-year-old girl outside a South Loop Jewel-Osco highlights concerns about security and the use of force by guards. The incident is under investigation, and the community awaits further details on what led to this violent encounter. The safety and well-being of both the security personnel and the public are paramount, and such incidents underscore the need for comprehensive training and protocols to prevent similar situations in the future.
FAQs
What were the charges against Raven Aikins?
Raven Aikins was charged with aggravated battery with a handgun.
What led to the argument between Aikins and the teen?
The argument started inside the store and escalated when the teen allegedly threw water at the guard.
What is the condition of the 17-year-old girl who was shot?
The teen was last reported in good condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Has there been a previous incident involving a security guard at the same store?
Yes, there was a shooting incident in 2024 involving a security guard named Alandrias Willis, but no one was injured in that incident.
