A 16-year-old male has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 73-year-old man in Chicago. According to a release from the Chicago Police Department, the teenager was arrested this past Sunday, June 23, 2024, after being identified as the suspect in the shooting that occurred three days prior, on June 20.

The incident took place in the 4300 block of W. Monroe Street in the city's 11th District at approximately 11:32 a.m., where the elderly victim was shot and later died from his injuries. The young suspect was located and taken into custody in the 3100 block of W. Harrison Street. The police have yet to release additional details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting or the identity of the victim.

The juvenile, whose name has not been disclosed due to his age, is scheduled for a detention hearing at the Cook County Juvenile Court today, June 25. The court located at 2600 S. California Avenue will determine a course of action, which could range from holding the minor in a juvenile detention facility to setting bail, depending on various factors including the gravity of the alleged crime and the juvenile's background.

The charge of first-degree murder indicates that authorities believe the act was premeditated, a serious accusation that carries significant legal consequences.