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Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Officer Enrique Martinez

Darion McMillian, a 23-year-old felon, faces multiple charges after a deadly traffic stop on Chicago's South Side.

  • Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was killed during a traffic stop in Chatham when a passenger opened fire with a modified handgun.
  • The suspect, Darion McMillian, was on electronic monitoring for prior offenses and allegedly used a machine gun-conversion device during the shooting.
  • McMillian faces charges including two counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder of a police officer, and weapons violations.
  • Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the violence and called for community accountability.
  • A third person in the vehicle was detained but later released without charges, while McMillian's next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.
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