Introduction to the Case
Arrest Made in Connection to Deadly South Shore Triple Shooting
A high-ranking member of the Venezuelan street gang Tren De Aragua, who federal prosecutors say is linked to a deadly triple shooting in Chicago, is now in police custody following his arrest Thursday in Georgia.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Public Affairs announced on Friday that multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals and the Chicago Police Department, collaborated in capturing 32-year-old Ricardo Gonzales. Currently jailed in Cobb County, Georgia, Gonzales is awaiting extradition back to Chicago.
Background on the Suspect and Charges
According to a news release, Gonzales had an arrest warrant from CPD for kidnapping. CPD also sought the 32-year-old on probable cause for two counts of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder concerning the early morning shooting on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Previous Coverage of the Incident
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 3 women shot, 2 fatally, in South Shore alley
WGN-TV previously reported that Chicago police found three women unresponsive in an alleyway in the 7700 block of S. Oglesby Avenue in the city’s South Shore neighborhood.
Police believe the shooting occurred around 4:50 a.m.
Two women died as a result of the shooting, and a third woman was critically wounded but survived after escaping and calling 911.
Eyewitness Accounts
WGN-TV spoke with a neighbor, Marcia Talbert, who recalled waking up to the terrified victim, desperately seeking help.
“It shook us up,” she said. “It woke my son up, and he was scared.”
The woman was without a coat and covered in blood, Talbert added. By the time she retrieved her coat, Talbert said the victim had already left and received help from a nearby neighbor.
"She kept saying police, police," said the neighbor, who asked not to be identified. "We came outside. My mom came out first. She was bleeding everywhere."
Investigation and Arrest
The U.S. Marshal Service (USMS) Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force (SERFTF), USMS Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, ICE, and CPD worked jointly in Gonzales’ arrest.
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Conclusion
The arrest of Ricardo Gonzales marks a significant development in the investigation into the deadly South Shore triple shooting. As the case progresses, it is crucial for the community to remain informed and for law enforcement to continue their diligent work in ensuring justice is served.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is Ricardo Gonzales?
A: Ricardo Gonzales is a 32-year-old high-ranking member of the Venezuelan street gang Tren De Aragua. - Q: What is Gonzales charged with?
A: Gonzales is charged with kidnapping and has probable cause for two counts of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. - Q: Where was Gonzales arrested?
A: Gonzales was arrested in Cobb County, Georgia. - Q: What agencies were involved in Gonzales’ arrest?
A: The U.S. Marshal Service, the Chicago Police Department, ICE, and other task forces collaborated in his arrest.
