Man Charged In Murder Of Beloved Grand Crossing Dance Instructor Verndell Smith
CHICAGO (CBS) – Police have arrested a man suspected in the murder of a beloved Chicago dance coach, in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Police arrested 31-year-old Diontay Kimberly. He's charged with first-degree murder.
He's accused of killing Verndell Smith back in May.
Smith was shot as he walked near his dance studio at 74th and King Drive.
Although he was partially deaf, smith opened the Ultimate Dance Threat Dance Studio as a safe haven for kids, on the south side.
