Man Accused in Deadly West Englewood Shooting
Charges Brought Forward
An Evergreen Park man is facing a felony charge in connection with a deadly shooting that unfolded on the Southwest Side late last year. According to Chicago police, 26-year-old Raheen Thompson has been charged with one count of first-degree murder. The charge stems from his alleged role in a shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead.
The Shooting
The shooting unfolded just after 9 a.m. on September 14, 2023, in the 6900 block of South Justine Street, in West Englewood. Police said the victim was riding a scooter in the area when Thompson allegedly approached with a gun drawn and opened fire, striking the victim in the leg and stomach. The victim suffered critical injuries in the shooting and later died at the hospital.
Chase and Capture
Following the incident, Thompson evaded capture for more than a year. However, police eventually caught up with him on Tuesday and took him into custody in the 7400 block of North Rogers Avenue.
Court Hearing
Thompson is set to appear in court for a detention hearing on Friday.
Questions and Concerns
- What was the motive behind the shooting?
- At this time, it is unclear what motivated Thompson to commit the deadly shooting.
- Was the victim known to Thompson?
- It is not clear if the victim had any prior connection to Thompson.
- How was Thompson able to evade capture for so long?
- It is not clear what specific investigative techniques were used to ultimately track down and apprehend Thompson.
Conclusion
Raheen Thompson, 26, has been accused of a deadly shooting in West Englewood that left one man dead. The incident is still under investigation, and it is unclear what motivated the shooting. Thompson’s next court hearing is set for Friday.
