Four months after a man was found shot to death inside a Near West Side apartment, Chicago police say they have their suspect in custody.
Michael Wilson, 25, was arrested Monday in the Little Village neighborhood and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the December killing of 41-year-old Chad Schenk. Police say Wilson was taken into custody in the 2700 block of South California Avenue and is scheduled for a detention hearing on Wednesday. Schenk was found unresponsive inside an apartment in the 700 block of South Carpenter Street and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrest And Charge Details
According to FOX 32 Chicago, Wilson has been charged with one felony count of first-degree murder following his arrest in Little Village. Police have not publicly discussed a possible motive or outlined the specific evidence that led investigators to seek the charge, leaving key details of the case under wraps for now.
What Happened In December
On Dec. 17, 2025, detectives were called to an apartment in the 700 block of South Carpenter Street around 2:37 p.m., where they discovered Chad D. Schenk unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Schenk died at the scene. Area 3 detectives initially took the lead on the investigation, which remained under review in the months that followed as officers worked the case.
What's Next In Court
Wilson is expected in court Wednesday for a detention hearing, FOX 32 Chicago reports. A judge will decide whether he should remain in custody while the case moves forward. Authorities have not said if they anticipate additional charges or when they might release more information about the investigation.
Local Context
The arrest comes roughly four months after Schenk was killed, a timeline that underscores how homicide investigations can stretch on as detectives trace leads, analyze evidence, and wait for key breaks. For neighbors on the Near West Side and in Little Village, the development answers one big question about whether there would be an arrest, even as other questions about motive and what happened inside that Carpenter Street apartment linger.
Legal Notes
Wilson faces a single felony count of first-degree murder and, like all defendants, is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Records filed after Wednesday's hearing are expected to show the formal charging documents and any decisions involving bond or continued detention.
