Chicago man, Alberto Rosas, 29, of the 5200 block of S. Central Ave., has been charged with the first-degree murder of a 25-year-old male, the Chicago Police Department confirmed. Rosas was apprehended by authorities on May 7, 2024, after a pursuit that led police to the 6800 block of W. Archer Ave. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was shot and killed in the early hours of March 17.

According to the Chicago Police Department, Rosas was identified through an investigation as the main suspect in the case. This incident, which unraveled shortly after 2 a.m. in Chicago's 8th District, had the community on edge for weeks. Officials have confirmed that Rosas is to quickly face a detention hearing at the courthouse located at 2600 S. California today.

The details leading up to the arrest remain under wraps as the investigation is ongoing. Officials have not released further information regarding the motive or circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting. The gruesome event has added to the mounting concerns over gun violence in Chicago neighborhoods. As Rosas is now in custody, law enforcement are continuing to piece together the full narrative of events that culminated in the tragedy.