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Chicago Police Release Suspect Photo, Reclassify 2023 South Loop Assault as Murder

Crime Stoppers posted a $10,000 reward for tips for the next 60 days.

Overview

  • Area 3 detectives shared an image of a man sought in the May 22, 2023 attack on a 62-year-old bicyclist in the 2200 block of South State Street.
  • Police said the victim was beaten with a construction sign and then with his own bicycle and later died from his injuries.
  • Investigators described the suspect as a Black man in his 20s to 30s and asked for tips via 312-744-8261 or CPDTIP.com under case number JG-269792.
  • Crime Stoppers urged people not to approach the suspect, saying he should be considered armed and dangerous, and is taking anonymous tips at 1-800-535-STOP.
  • CWB Chicago noted the case still appears as a non-fatal aggravated battery in CPD’s online database and reported no matching medical examiner record could be found.