23 Feb16 019 Community Alert Seeking Information about a a Homicide
Bureau of Detectives – Area North
Community Alert
Seeking Information about a Homicide
019th District (Town Hall)
About This Crime
On 22 February 2016 at approximately 0800hrs a male was discovered in a parked taxi
cab, on the 4400 block of North Leavitt in the 019th District. The victim described as a
Male, 58 years of age, sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head in an apparent
armed robbery by an unknown offender(s). Area North Detectives are investigating this
incident and ask if the public has any information to please contact The Chicago Police
Area North Detective Division.
About the Offender
• Male Black approximately 18-25 wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt
What You Can Do
• Drivers should ensure that their cabs are equipped with working video
surveillance systems.
• Be aware of the situation and alert other taxi drivers in the area about this
crime
• Call 911 with as detailed a description of the offender as possible
including direction of flight
If you have any information about this incident,
Please call the Area North Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8200
Anonymous Tips can be submitted to TIPSOFT.COM
Reference – RD# HZ-145717
Alert# HZ- 160570
FEB. 23, 2016