Cook County Crime Stoppers Seeks to Drum Up Leads in Unsolved Chicago Lawn Triple Homicide

A Cash Reward and a Plea for Tips

Cook County Crime Stoppers, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, are offering a cash reward of up to $20,000 to anyone with information that could help lead to an arrest in a mass shooting that killed three people and injured several others in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.

Volunteers Take to the Streets

Volunteers from Cook County Crime Stoppers hit the streets on Saturday morning, passing out flyers in hope of drumming up new leads in the triple homicide. According to George McDade, Cook County Crime Stoppers chairman, "You never know that one small piece of information that you have that may be the piece of information that puts this all together."

A Personal Mission

The work is very personal for one of the volunteers, who knows the impact of unsolved crimes. "Cook County Crime Stoppers is the organization that solved my brother’s case so far that I’m forever indebted to the organization," he shared. Rutherford knows his work is crucial, helping to bridge the gap between police, the community, and families. "Normally people are like, ‘You’re crazy for doing what you do,’ but I do it because of my brother, and I don’t want other families to do that—to feel that hurt," he said.

A Track Record of Success

Cook County Crime Stoppers said on average it gets around 500 tips per month for homicides and drug-related cases. Since launching in 1985, the chairman said they’ve received more than 14,000 tips, solved more than 2,600 cases, and arrested around 3,000 people. "Please, please make that phone call, no matter how small of a piece of information you think it is," McDade said. "Please, it’s very simple. We need that information."

A Call to Action

If you have any information that could help with a case, you can submit a tip anonymously by phone or online. You can call the tip hotline at 1-800-535-STOP or visit P3Tips.com.

Conclusion

The unsolved triple homicide in Chicago Lawn is a tragic reminder of the devastating impact of violence in our communities. Cook County Crime Stoppers is committed to helping bring justice to the families affected and to keeping our communities safe. By sharing this article, we hope to raise awareness and encourage anyone with information to come forward and share it.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Cook County Crime Stoppers?
  Cook County Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that aims to solve crimes and bring justice to the victims and their families.
• What is the cash reward for tips leading to an arrest in the triple homicide?
  The cash reward is up to $20,000.
• How can I submit a tip?
  You can submit a tip anonymously by phone or online. You can call the tip hotline at 1-800-535-STOP or visit P3Tips.com.
• What is the goal of Cook County Crime Stoppers?
  The goal of Cook County Crime Stoppers is to help solve crimes and bring justice to the victims and their families.