Gunman chases, shoots man twice in back of head in North Lawndale
The victim told officers he was being chased by an unknown offender who pulled out a handgun and fired multiple shots.
The victim told officers he was being chased by an unknown offender who pulled out a handgun and fired multiple shots.
Chicago police said just after 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a person shot behind a residence in the 1200 block of South Fairfield Avenue and found the victim with two gunshot wounds to the back of the head.
Michael Cunningham, 18, has been charged with first-degree murder.
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The victim was walking to school in the 3800 block of West 16th Street when they saw a gray 2018 Chevy Equinox, driven by an African American man, make a U-turn and park on the street.
As the victim walked passed the vehicle, the offender made a statement to get the victim's attention. The victim saw the man touching himself inside the vehicle, according to police.
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Chicago police said both victims were standing on the sidewalk when an unknown male offender approached on foot and fired shots.
Chicago police said both victims were standing on the sidewalk when an unknown male offender approached on foot and fired shots.
The victims were standing on the sidewalk when an unknown male offender approached on foot and fired shots, according to police.
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