Chicago police seeking 2 men behind several armed robberies
The robberies have occurred since Aug. 11 in Chinatown, West Town, and the Loop.
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The robberies have occurred since Aug. 11 in Chinatown, West Town, and the Loop.
Abnerd Joseph, 32, was an assistant principal at Chicago's Intrinsic School. He was shot and killed in his own condo building,
Police say in each of the robberies. a dark blue Land Rover Discovery with IL plate DJ87261 drove up to the victims, and two men exited the vehicle armed with a handgun.
A 44-year-old man was arguing with another man in the 100 block of North State Street when it turned into a fight, police say.
The robbers threatened to kill the victims, who then handed over their cellphones and wallets. Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
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