Authorities seek man who robbed 2 suburban banks in an hour
Witnesses at both locations say he pulled out a silver handgun, demanded money, then fled the scene on foot.
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Witnesses at both locations say he pulled out a silver handgun, demanded money, then fled the scene on foot.
The suspect first robbed the Old National Bank on Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights, then, about an hour later, the Fifth Third Bank on Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest.
One of the two brothers, who was only 13 years old, died as a result of the stabbing. A 50-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Prosecutors revealed a possible motive for a playground stabbing of two teenage brothers earlier this week in south suburban Chicago Heights. One of the brothers, who was only 13 years old, died as a result of the stabbing. In court on Friday, attorneys revealed new details about what happened in Chicago Heights last Monday.
Oronde Hardy has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports a family friend said the teens were at the park with their sister. They said the teens told him to stop. It started an argument and the man then stabbed the brothers.
The boys' mom said they were on the playground when Oronde Hardy gave them nasty looks. The boys told him to leave them alone, and he stabbed them.
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The FBI confirmed they responded to the robbery, and said no injuries were reported.
The FBI confirmed they responded to the robbery, and said no injuries were reported.
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