Introduction to the Case
A man who was extradited from Indiana is back in Chicago facing charges that he fatally beat a 76-year-old man at a South Side bus stop and carjacked a SUV at a nearby McDonald’s before fleeing the state.
Background Information
Malcolm Wilson, 32, was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and receiving, possessing, or selling a stolen vehicle, Chicago police said. The attack unfolded about 9:15 p.m. Sept. 8 at a bus stop in the 9500 block of South Halsted Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood when Wilson allegedly pushed Joe Lee Bradley, 76, to the ground, according to a police report.
The Attack and Its Aftermath
A witness who had video of the incident told police the two were in an argument when it turned physical and Wilson kicked Bradley in his head and chest while he was on the ground, according to the report. Wilson then walked down the street to a McDonald’s at 9560 S. Halsted St., where a woman had gone inside to order food, the report said. She left her two grandchildren, 14 and 3, inside an SUV that was running, police said.
The Carjacking Incident
After telling the kids he would shoot them if they didn’t get out of the SUV, he sped away in the 2024 Kia Telluride, according to the report. The children and the SUV owner were not injured, and the suspect was arrested in Indiana.
Investigation and Charges
Court information for Wilson, of Homewood, wasn’t immediately available. The investigation led to Wilson being charged with serious crimes, including first-degree murder and aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Conclusion
The case of Malcolm Wilson is a tragic reminder of the violence that can occur in our communities. The fatal beating of a 76-year-old man and the carjacking of an SUV with children inside are serious crimes that will have a lasting impact on the victims and their families. It is essential that justice is served in this case, and the community can begin to heal from this traumatic event.
FAQs
Q: What were the charges against Malcolm Wilson?
A: Malcolm Wilson was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking, and receiving, possessing, or selling a stolen vehicle.
Q: What was the location of the attack?
A: The attack occurred at a bus stop in the 9500 block of South Halsted Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
Q: Were the children in the SUV injured during the carjacking?
A: No, the children and the SUV owner were not injured during the carjacking.
Q: Where was Malcolm Wilson arrested?
A: Malcolm Wilson was arrested in Indiana.
