The community within McKinley Park and surrounding areas is on alert as Chicago Police Department actively seeks a suspect in connection to a recent homicide. The incident unfolded in a seemingly peaceful neighborhood, turning a stretch of the 3800 block of S. Damen Ave into a crime scene on the morning of October 13, 2024.
According to a community alert issued by the CPD, Tony Hernandez is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a woman, found deceased in her parked car after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. Reports say a domestic dispute precipitated the tragic event. Hernandez is known to frequent several neighborhoods, including Brighton Park and McKinley Park in the 9th District, as well as Archer Heights and Garfield Ridge in the 8th District.
The local community is urged to maintain vigilance and report any sightings of the suspect immediately to law enforcement. The police stress that the public should not confront Hernandez, but rather, ensure their own safety by calling 9-1-1 if they happen to spot the individual. This approach is part of law enforcement's broader strategy to engage the community’s help without compromising anyone's safety.
Meanwhile, the 9th (Deering) District detectives are leading a thorough investigation to apprehend the suspect and piece together the events that led to the homicide. While living amidst an ongoing police manhunt, residents are reminded to be cautious and attentive to their environment.
