A Fateful Night in Austin

On July 30, 2016, the Austin neighborhood of Chicago was the scene of a violent altercation that would claim the life of 27-year-old Marteace K. Rhone. In the early hours of the morning, around 3:20 a.m., Rhone and three other women became embroiled in a confrontation with another group of women on the first block of North Leclaire Avenue. The dispute escalated rapidly, culminating in a deadly melee that left Rhone fatally wounded.

Details of the Altercation

The confrontation turned violent when firearms and knives were introduced into the fray. Rhone sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly thereafter. In addition to Rhone's tragic death, a 21-year-old woman was shot in the left ear and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Two other women, both aged 28, suffered stab wounds—one to the left hand and the other to the left wrist and right arm. Both sought medical attention at local hospitals, and their conditions were stabilized....Read More