The 15-year-old charged in the case faces first-degree murder and felony attempted robbery with a firearm. The south suburban departments and the FBI were of great assistance to the detectives in this cases, working together as a team because the south suburban departments were very familiar with this crew and believe they know some of these offenders, Deenihan said. Eventually, through evidence and through some technology, the detectives were able to narrow it down to these four individuals.
The teen was arrested by the Great Lakes Regional Task Force Wednesday afternoon in the 400 block of West 16th Street, in Chicago Heights, according to police. A gun was recovered through a search warrant and testing was underway to determine if it was the weapon used in Williams fatal shooting.
Chicago police announced charges against Johnson hours after a 15-year-old was charged with in the case.
The teen was arrested by the Great Lakes Regional Task Force Wednesday afternoon in the 400 block of West 16th Street, in Chicago Heights, according to police. A gun was recovered through a search warrant and testing was underway to determine if it was the weapon used in Williams fatal shooting. Police say it was the past crimes of an alleged “carjacking crew” around the Chicago area that helped lead to an arrest in the killing of a retired fire lieutenant in the city. NBC 5 s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
CHICAGO (WLS) A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a retired Chicago firefighter earlier this month in Morgan Park.
The boy faces first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery charges, according to the Cook County State s Attorney s Office and Chicago police. He was taken into custody Wednesday at his Chicago Heights home.
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said a second person, an adult, is in custody in connection with the shooting and police are seeking two other adults. Anytime we have a juvenile suspect it is always shocking and takes aback to what we could have done to redirect this young person s life, Supt. Brown said.
Dwain Williams, 65, was shot and killed during an attempted carjacking on Dec. 3 after leaving Let s Get Poppin, a gourmet popcorn shop in the Beverly Woods neighborhood.
The Chicago Police Department released surveillance footage last week showing the moments leading up to and following the fatal shooting.
Williams shielded himself with his SUV, which was decorated with a red Rudolph nose and reindeer antlers, as he returned fire at the suspects. The veteran firefighter sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
As seen in surveillance video, the suspects jumped back in the vehicle they arrived in as a fourth individual drove the car away.
CHICAGO (WLS) As family, friends and a community say a final goodbye to Lieutenant Dwain Williams, the retired firefighter shot and killed during an attempted carjacking last Thursday. What I miss, like I said, he s always been a wonderful teacher. Every time I see him he has something to teach me, said Lt. Williams grandson, Michael Armstrong.
Because of the pandemic, the Saturday morning funeral was held in the parking lot of the Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church on the city s Southwest Side. We were taught all of our lives: Fight for what you desire. Work hard for it, get it. . And that s exactly what he did, Williams brother the Rev. Keith Williams, a pastor, said.