Incident Overview

A suburban Chicago man was charged with murder in the shooting of a woman getting off a private bus last weekend on the city’s South Side.

Demar King | Chicago police

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in the 5400 block of South Shields Avenue.

What We Know

Demar King, 35, was riding the bus when he allegedly shot a 40-year-old woman as she was getting off. The woman was treated at the scene for a gunshot wound to the thigh and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital where she later died. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified her as Odeal G. Curley.
Detectives identified King as the gunman in the shooting. Officers located him several hours later driving in traffic and requested help from Illinois State Police.

Arrest and Charges

King allegedly tried to flee from the officers before being taken into custody in the 2000 block of South Union Avenue.

He was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated fleeing causing damage of over $300 and aggravated fleeing police 21 mph over the speed limit. King also faces several misdemeanors, including speeding 35+ mph over the limit and resisting/obstructing peace officers, along with several traffic citations.

Next Steps

King, of Calumet City, has a detention hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

Source

The information in this article came from the Chicago Police Department and previous FOX 32 reporting.

Conclusion

The incident has resulted in the death of a 40-year-old woman and the arrest of Demar King, who faces multiple charges including first-degree murder. The case is ongoing, with a detention hearing scheduled for King.

FAQs

• Who was the victim in the shooting incident?
  The victim was a 40-year-old woman named Odeal G. Curley.
• Who was charged with murder in the incident?
  Demar King, 35, was charged with first-degree murder.
• What were the charges against Demar King?
  King was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated fleeing causing damage of over $300, and aggravated fleeing police 21 mph over the speed limit, among other charges.
• What is the next step in the case?
  Demar King has a detention hearing scheduled for Tuesday.