After a prolonged investigation, Chicago law enforcement has finally netted a suspect in the murder case that rattled a local community more than three years ago. Angel Avelar, a 22-year-old from Glendale Heights has been charged with the first-degree murder of a 57-year-old man, a crime that dates back to December 2020. The arrest, according to the Chicago Police Department, was the result of coordinated efforts between the CPD and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Authorities apprehended Avelar near his residence on the 1100 block of S. Cedar St. on January 4, 2024, after he was identified as one of the shooters in a fatal incident. Fleeing the crime scene on the 2300 block of S. Wood St., the victim, who was 57 at the time, succumbed to gunfire at approximately 3:11 a.m. Avelar, now in custody, is expected to be tried as an adult despite his youthful age at the time of the alleged murder.
Details of Avelar's detention and the evidence that led to his capture remain under wraps, with the Chicago Police Department keeping a tight lid on case specifics. The suspect is set to face a detention hearing held at the courthouse at 2600 S. California on the anniversary of the infamous Capitol Riot.
No statements have been released by the defendant's legal representatives at the time of writing, and additional information regarding the case remains pending, as conveyed by the Chicago Police Department's official statements.
