Chicago Police Warn of Armed Robbers Shooting Victims Without Provocation
Chicago police are issuing a warning about a group of armed robbers who have been targeting victims and resorting to shooting them without any apparent reason. Detectives have connected three cases to these offenders, with two of them occurring just this month.
Incidents Linked to the Offenders
The first shooting and robbery took place in the 1500 block of South Spaulding on February 20. A couple was engaged in a conversation when two robbers, one of them armed with a handgun, approached them around 2:43 a.m.
During the holdup, one of the robbers interjected into the conversation and proceeded to shoot the 36-year-old male victim in the foot, as reported by CPD.
On April 4, another incident occurred in the 2700 block of West Harrison where a 58-year-old man was shot and robbed by a lone gunman. The perpetrator demanded the victim’s belongings, leading to a physical altercation that culminated in the victim being shot in the left leg.
Five days later, in the 3800 block of West Harrison, yet another shooting and robbery transpired. A 56-year-old man sitting inside a vehicle was approached by two robbers, one of whom brandished a firearm around 4 a.m.
Despite the victim’s refusal to comply with their demands for money, the gunman shot him in the neck as he attempted to drive away, resulting in the victim crashing. He was left in critical condition.
Descriptive Details of the Offenders
According to the police, the robbers are described as Black men aged between 20 and 35 years old. They stand between 5’11” and 6’2″ tall, weighing between 170 and 220 pounds. One of the offenders was seen wearing a black coat with a white reflective emblem, black sneakers featuring a white “swoosh,” and a partial face mask.
Area Five detectives are spearheading the investigations related to these incidents. For any information regarding crime pattern #25-4-011, they can be contacted at 312-746-8253.
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