Assault at 038XX W WEST END AVE on 12/21/2025 8:10 PM

Type: Assault

Date: 12/21/2025 8:10 PM

Description: HOMICIDE. FIRST DEGREE MURDER. Location description: STREET

Address: 038XX W WEST END AVE, Chicago, IL

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Case Number: JJ530412

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Palka

Name

Ted Palka

Missing Age

43

Est. Current Age

62

Last Seen

Chicago, IL on 06/01/2006

Physical Description

Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Gray or Partially Gray Eyes: Brown Height: 5' 10" Weight: 170 lbs

Case Number

MP13539

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Hernandez

Name

William Hernandez

Age

25

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Chicago Police Department

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