Chicago woman charged with murder after drowning baby in Lake Michigan

In Chicago, on Friday night, a tragic incident occurred at Lake Michigan where a 31-year-old woman was taken into custody for allegedly drowning a 1-year-old boy. Chicago police officers responded to a call around 10 p.m. in the 7000 block of S. South Shore Drive. Upon arrival, they found the woman who had allegedly committed the crime. She was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center for undisclosed medical reasons. Unfortunately, the child’s body was recovered by the Chicago Fire Department Marine Unit and taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Authorities reported that the incident has been classified as a homicide, which raises alarms about the circumstances leading to such a tragic outcome. The Chicago police have charged the suspect, identified as Surah Amon, with one felony count of first-degree murder along with a second charge concerning a strong probability of death. Details about the relationship between Surah Amon and the child have not yet been confirmed by the police, but initial reports suggest that she is the boy's mother and that she allegedly attempted to kill her son. The news of this shocking incident has drawn significant public attention, prompting discussions about children's safety and mental health issues in parent-child relationships. As investigations continue, police are searching for more evidence and information surrounding Amon’s mental state and the motive behind her actions. Amon is expected to appear in court on Monday for a detention hearing, and the investigation remains open as detectives work diligently to piece together the events of that fateful night.