Boy, 15, charged in murder of retired Chicago firefighter in carjacking
By Sun-Times Media Wire
Boy, 15, charged in murder of retired Chicago firefighter in carjacking
A 15-year-old boy faces a murder charge in connection to the fatal shooting of a retired Chicago firefighter during a South Side carjacking.
CHICAGO - A 15-year-old boy faces a murder charge in the
The teen, who is not being named because he is charged as a juvenile, was unarmed at the time of the shooting. He was with two other people who had guns when they confronted 65-year-old Dwain Williams at gunpoint on Dec. 3 in an apparent attempt to rob him, Cook County prosecutors said in court Thursday.
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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.
Teen charged with murder of retired CFD Lieutenant Dwain Williams in Morgan Park carjacking
CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) A 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of retired Chicago Fire Department Lt. Dwain Williams, who was killed in a carjacking attempt two weeks ago in Morgan Park.
The boy’s name is not being released because he was charged as a juvenile. Cook County prosecutors said he was scheduled to appear in Juvenile Court on Thursday morning.
Police have said, around 2 p.m. on Dec 3, Williams, 65, was leaving the Let’s Get Poppin popcorn store at 11758 S. Western Ave. and was walking to his vehicle, when a four-door dark-colored sedan pulled up and four males got out and bum rushed him.
Chicago police (left)/ Chicago Fire Dept.
A 15-year-old boy faces a murder charge in the fatal shooting of a retired Chicago firefighter earlier this month outside a Morgan Park popcorn shop.
The teen, who is not being identified because he is charged as a juvenile, was unarmed at the time of the shooting. He was with two other people who had guns when they confronted 65-year-old Dwain Williams Dec. 3 in an apparent robbery attempt, Cook County prosecutors said in court Thursday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she spoke with Williams’ wife to share news about the charges.
“She was happy . that the people responsible were found. But, as you might imagine, her life is still shattered.”