The city of Chicago experienced a harrowing incident of child abduction when 8-year-old Tristen Gaters was allegedly taken from the vicinity of the 100 block of S. Central Park Ave. The incident prompted an Illinois Amber Alert, which was issued on the morning of February 21, 2025. According to the alert, Tristen was last seen at 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and was believed to be in the company of a black male, 5’8″, 200 lbs, with brown eyes, black hair, and a dark brown complexion, identified as Marcus Bausley.

The suspect was believed to have taken the child in a beige or dark gray 2017 Ford Escape with Illinois license plate DK97105. However, during the investigation, the vehicle description was updated to a 2022 Ford Escape, and the license plate number was also updated. Tristen is described as an 8-year-old male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet tall and weighing 90 pounds. The nature of his relationship to the suspect was not immediately released by the police.

The Amber Alert was canceled after Tristen was found safe. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the police are still gathering information. In a related incident, a 33-year-old female victim was found stabbed at the crime scene location near Eberhart Avenue and 71st Street in Chicago. The victim was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Hospital. Another child may also have been injured in the incident, but the details are still emerging.

The Chicago Police Department has requested that anyone with information about the incident contact them at 312-747-8380 or call 911 immediately. The investigation into the child abduction and the related incidents is ongoing, and the police are working to gather all the facts. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The incident highlights the importance of the Amber Alert system in helping to locate missing children and bring them to safety.

In terms of the timeline of events, here is a list of key points: * 6:55 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025: A 33-year-old female victim was stabbed at the crime scene location near Eberhart Avenue and 71st Street in Chicago. * 7:40 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025: Tristen Gaters was last seen. * 1:52 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2025: An Illinois Amber Alert was issued for Tristen Gaters. * February 21, 2025: The Amber Alert was canceled after Tristen was found safe. The incident has raised concerns about child safety in the community, and the police are working to prevent such incidents in the future. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.