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Father and Son Killed in Little Village Jewelry Store Robbery as Police Seek Gunman

Investigators point to video and dispatch audio that refute viral claims surrounding the case.

Overview

  • Surveillance footage shows the robber entering Angelo’s Jewelry around 5:48 p.m., fleeing within seconds, and shooting the victims during a struggle outside.
  • The victims were identified as Faustino Alamo Dominguez, 63, and his son, Luis Alamo, 25, who were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead.
  • Police say the suspect displayed a gun, stole jewelry, and fled in a white vehicle heading south on Springfield Avenue after firing multiple shots.
  • A police report notes the older victim was armed and fired at least one round before his firearm jammed during the confrontation.
  • Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $10,000 for tips leading to an arrest, and Chicago police report no arrests as the investigation continues.