Man Charged in Connection with 2024 Drive-by Shooting that Killed 2 Teens in Back of the Yards
Chicago Police Make Arrest in Double-Murder Case
Adrian Sanchez, a 25-year-old man, has been charged in connection with a double-murder that occurred in August of 2024. Sanchez was arrested on Thursday in the 4600 block of South Winchester Avenue in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Shooting Incident
According to authorities, the shooting incident occurred on the evening of August 3, 2024, in the 4800 block of South Winchester Avenue. Two 15-year-old and 17-year-old boys were standing near a home in the area when a vehicle approached and someone inside, later identified as Sanchez, opened fire.
Charges and Court Appearance
Sanchez has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is scheduled to appear in court on Sunday. No other information has been released.
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FAQs
* What is the name of the suspect charged in the double-murder case?
Adrian Sanchez
* What was the date of the shooting incident?
August 3, 2024
* What are the charges against Sanchez?
Two counts of first-degree murder
* When is Sanchez’s court appearance scheduled?
Sunday
