Suspect in Deadly River North Hotel Shooting Surrenders to Authorities
The Suspect
Demetris Shorter, a 35-year-old man from Davenport, Iowa, turned himself in to the Chicago Police Department (CPD) just before 6 p.m. on February 28.
Charges and Previous Coverage
Shorter has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. The shooting at the hotel, which occurred on February 22 at around 8:15 p.m., was reported in a previous article.
Shooting Details
According to police, officers responded to the scene in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue, where they found a 29-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the neck inside the lobby of a hotel. The woman said she was shot by an unidentified male offender, later identified as Shorter, who then fled the scene in a tan SUV, last seen heading east. The 29-year-old woman was taken to an area hospital and was listed in good condition.
Second Victim’s Death
CPD said officers then conducted a further search and found a 32-year-old woman inside a guest room of the hotel with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. She was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity has not yet been released.
Court Proceedings
Shorter’s surrender brings an end to the investigation, and he is currently in custody, facing charges related to the deadly shooting.
Conclusion
The case serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence and the importance of swift action by law enforcement to bring perpetrators to justice.
FAQs
* Q: Who is the suspect in the deadly River North hotel shooting?
A: Demetris Shorter, a 35-year-old man from Davenport, Iowa.
* Q: What charges has the suspect been brought up on?
A: One count of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder.
* Q: When did the shooting occur?
A: February 22 at around 8:15 p.m.
* Q: What was the outcome for the two victims?
A: One victim, a 32-year-old woman, was pronounced dead, and the other, a 29-year-old woman, is listed in good condition.
