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Chicago Police Reclassify 2023 South Loop Bicyclist Attack as Murder, Release Suspect Image

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Overview

  • Nearly three years after the incident, police released a photo of a man sought in the May 22, 2023 assault in the 2200 block of South State Street.
  • Police say a 62-year-old bicyclist was beaten with a construction sign and attacked with his bike and was initially hospitalized in critical condition.
  • CBS Chicago reports the victim died from his injuries and CPD says the case is now being investigated as a murder.
  • Investigators describe the suspect as a Black man in his 20s to 30s and ask for tips to 312-744-8261 or anonymously at CPDTIP.com under case JG-269792.
  • Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for 60 days and urges the public not to approach the suspect, while public databases still list the case as a non-fatal aggravated battery and CWBChicago could not find a corresponding Medical Examiner record.