This alert gives notice to citizens of the 006th District (Gresham) of several armed robberies that have occurred between 23 August 2015 and 23 September 2015. In these incidents, one to three unknown male black offenders approached the victims, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash, cellular phones, and various other personal items of value.
Community Alert – Wanted for Armed Robbery – 006th District (Gresham)
This alert gives notice to citizens of the 006th District (Gresham) on Beats 613 & 614, between September 7, 2015 and September 15, 2015, an unknown male black offender approached victims, displayed a black/dark handgun and demanded USC, Cellular Phones or anything of value.
DUI STRIKE FORCE PATROL – GRESHAM (6TH) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Gresham (6th) District this weekend. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 6th, 2015.
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Community Alert Wanted For Social Media Related Armed Robberies 006th District
This alert gives notice to citizens of the 006th District (Gresham) of robberies involving victims who are lured to locations through the use of social media. In each of these incidents, the victims made contact with a female utilizing the website skout.com where they would make plans to meet. Upon arriving at the designated location, the victims discovered the female offender was not alone, but rather in the company of several other males. These male offenders in turn proceeded to beat and rob the victims of their valuables.
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Washington Heights Man Charged in July 2015 Shooting
Christopher Kirby was arrested after he was identified as the man who shot two people on July 19, 2015 at approximately 3:05 a.m. in the 9100 block of S. Ashland Ave. Kirby approached the victims on foot and fired shots in their direction. A 25 year old man sustained a gunshot wound to the face and buttock and a 30 year old female sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. Both victims were taken to Christ in serious condition for treatment. Kirby was charged accordingly.
South Side Man Charged in September 2014 Murder
Joshua Ford was arrested in connection to a murder that occurred September 21st, 2014 on the 7700 block of South Stewart Ave at approx. 2:40 am.
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DUI STRIKE FORCE PATROL – GRESHAM (6th) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Gresham (6th) District this weekend. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 21th, 2015.
Three Men Charged in February 2014 Murder
Cordarius Lawrence, Darryl Wilson, and Joshua Martin were arrested after they were identified as the men responsible for the murder of a 29-year-old man on February 6, 2014. The incident
occurred on the 8100 block of S. Marshfield Ave. at approximately 2:15 a.m. Officers responded to a call of shots fired and found the male victim unresponsive on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to Christ Hospital where he was later pronounced. Click here for more information.
Attempt to Identify Homicide Offender in the 6th District
On December 23, 2014 at 3:13 p.m., at the Eberhart Food Store located at 457 E. 79th Street, the above pictured homicide offender entered the food store, displayed a firearm, and shot and killed a 23 year old male victim.
About The Offender
Homicide offender was described as a male black, approximately 23 years of age, approximately 5’10” tall, approximately 190 lbs, medium brown complexion, short black hair and facial hair.
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