The FBI and Chicago Police are looking for your help in tracking down a fugitive accused of murdering someone in broad daylight at the intersection of Pulaski and Polk in the Southwest Side's Lawndale neighborhood.
The crime happened last summer when the victim in this case, 19-year-old James Thomas, was walking across Pulaski. Another man came up behind him and started shooting.
FBI Special Agent Angela Byers said that's when 19-year-old Maurice Chandler came up and shot Thomas, chasing him into the entry way of a store where he continued shooting.
Surveillance video and witnesses led police to focus on Chandler and a month later he was charged with first degree murder.
But police could not find him, and detectives subsequently learned he may have fled the state which is why the FBI is now involved.
The murder investigation itself is being handled by Chicago police, because murder is a state crime, not a federal crime. But after investigators developed information leading them to believe Chandler may have fled to Las Vegas, where he has a relative, he was charged federally with Unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
The FBI and Chicago Police Violent Crimes/Fugitive task force has been attempting to locate Chandler in the Las Vegas area. But the search is also continuing to focus on the Chicago area where Chandler lived and has family and friends. At this point, though agents are not sure where he is, which is why they're asking for your viewers' help in tracking him down.
Here is a description of what the FBI says Chandler looks like:
Black male.
19 years old.
Between six feet and six feet two inches tal.
Weighs about 160 pounds.
He has black hair, brown eyes and a medium complexion.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:13:21 GMT
A car crashed into a building on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning. At least eight people were injured, three in serious condition, according to FDNY officials.
A car jumped the curb on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning injuring eight people. Witnesses say the Nissan was traveling at a high speed before it took out the store front, trees, bicycles, a light post and a fire hydrant.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:30:41 GMT
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:12 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:12:52 GMT
A senior administration official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have struck a deal to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow votes on 10 separate women's rights bills including an abortion...
A senior administration official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have struck a deal to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow votes on 10 separate women's rights bills including an abortion proposal...
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:07:22 GMT
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Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, officials said last month, the number of zones would double and encompass about 600,000 more residents.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:50:52 GMT
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Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
