Murder charges filed in connection to Oak Park shooting

July 15, 2022 – Two Chicago residents have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Jailyn Logan-Bledsoe.

Kenneth Elliott, 21, of the 1700 block of N. Linder Ave., and his 17-year-old sister Adrianna Vanzant of the 900 block of N. Monticello Ave. were taken into custody Thursday in Chicago. Though Vanzant is a minor, she is being charged as an adult given the nature of the crime.

Police say Elliott and Vanzant were armed with handguns when they approached Logan-Bledsoe from behind and opened fire at around 1:50 a.m. on June 22 in a gas station parking lot at 100 Chicago Ave.

Vanzant fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle while Elliot fled in a separate vehicle. The victim’s vehicle was later recovered in the 200 block of N. Kilbourn Ave. in Chicago.

“While nothing can undo the tragic events that played out the morning of June 22, apprehending the individuals responsible for this senseless murder will hopefully provide some closure for Ms. Logan-Bledsoe’s family, friends and the entire community,” Interim Police Chief Shatonya Johnson said. “I’d like to thank all of the law enforcement agencies throughout the region that assisted with this investigation, including a special thanks to members of the U.S. Marshals Taskforce and the West Suburban Major Crime Taskforce.”

Elliott appeared Friday at the Fourth District Circuit Court in Maywood and is being held on $850,000 bond. Vanzant appeared in bond court via Zoom on Friday and is being held on $1.5 million bond.

The next court date for both Elliott and Vanzant is scheduled for Aug. 5.

Any criminal charges are merely allegations and all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Kenneth Elliot - click to download

Adrianna Vanzant - click to download

Update: Police identify two persons of interest

July 6, 2022 – The Oak Park Police Department has identified two persons of interest in connection to the June 22 murder of Jailyn Logan-Bledsoe in the 100 block of Chicago Avenue.

The Police Department is not disclosing the identities of the two individuals to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

Interim Police Chief Shatonya Johnson said detectives are following multiple leads as part of their investigation and continue to work with partners from the West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, the Illinois State Police, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police, the FBI and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Oak Park Police Department at 708.386.3800. Information may be provided anonymously by calling 708.434.1636 or online at www.oak-park.us/crimetip.

Update: Shooting death investigation is a top priority for Police Department

June 27, 2022 - Interim Police Chief Shatonya Johnson says the investigation into the June 22 murder of Jailyn Logan-Bledsoe is a top priority of the Oak Park Police Department with support and additional resources from the West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, the Illinois State Police, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police, the FBI and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office.

“Our officers are gathering and reviewing information from the crime scene and surrounding area to aid in the identification and arrest of the people responsible for this shocking and senseless crime,” Johnson said. “We are committed to keeping the community updated on the status of the investigation with as much information as possible without compromising the integrity of our investigation. “

“The entire Police Department and I want to assure Ms. Logan-Bledsoe’s family, friends and all Oak Park residents that we are working diligently to arrest those responsible. We are respectfully asking for your patience as our investigators analyze the evidence collected.”

Johnson added that additional resources have been deployed to the area while the Police Department continues this investigation.

Johnson also urged anyone with information on the incident to contact the Oak Park Police Department at 708.386.3800. Information may be provided anonymously by calling 708.434.1636 or online at www.oak-park.us/crimetip.

Update: Victim identified

June 23, 2022 – The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Jailyn Logan-Bledsoe of Chicago.

Police investigating shooting death of woman

June 22, 2022 – Oak Park Police are investigating the shooting death of a woman who was found unresponsive around 1:52 a.m. in a parking lot at 100 Chicago Ave.

Police responded to a call of shots fired and found the woman with a gunshot wound to the head area.

A witness reported seeing two male subjects who approached the victim from behind, fired one shot, took items from the victim and fled the scene in the victim’s dark Chrysler vehicle.

The victim was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, which combines the expertise and resources of multiple area police departments, is assisting in the investigation.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Oak Park Police Department at 708.386.3800. Information may be provided anonymously by calling 708.434.1636 or online at www.oak-park.us/crimetip.

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