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Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Chicago Bar Shooting

Devin Roldan-Brossett, 21, faces charges for the December 2024 killing of Israel Guzman at The Levee bar; motive remains unclear.

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Overview

  • Devin Roldan-Brossett, a 21-year-old from Hoffman Estates, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a December 2024 shooting at The Levee bar in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood.
  • The shooting occurred on December 12, 2024, just before 8 p.m., leaving 38-year-old Israel Guzman dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
  • Roldan-Brossett was arrested on May 22, 2025, in the 10000 block of West Balmoral Avenue following a months-long investigation by Chicago police.
  • He is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing on May 24, 2025, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances leading to the shooting.
  • The case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in public venues and the challenges of addressing violent crime in Chicago.