Chicago police have charged 40-year-old Jonathan Atkinson with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Darryl Hill last weekend.
Atkinson was arrested on Thursday, just days after the tragic incident, which took place on Chicago’s West Side. The shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon in the 0-100 block of South Lavergne Avenue.
According to police reports, Hill was approached by an armed assailant who fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene.
Hill suffered gunshot wounds to his neck and back and was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, he was later pronounced dead.
Hours before the charges were announced, Hill’s family gathered for a balloon release to honor his memory.
The community remains in mourning as they grapple with the senseless violence that claimed Hill’s life. For more information on this developing story, visit the full report here.
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As the investigation continues, the charges against Atkinson bring some measure of progress in a case that has shaken the West Side community.
