Police arrest suspect in death of man hit, killed by vehicle in West Loop last Sunday
CHICAGO (CBS) – A 25-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the death of another man who was hit and killed by a vehicle in the West Loop last Sunday.
Joseph Verdone, of west suburban Hillside, was charged with first-degree murder.
Chicago police alleged he drove a vehicle onto the sidewalk in the 100 block of North Ogden Avenue and stuck 22-year-old Enrique Martinez, who was walking on the sidewalk, early morning Sunday.
Martinez, a Chicago resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Verdone is expected to appear in bond court on Friday.
Police provided no further details.
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