Man charged after chef stabbed to death during Loop robbery: Chicago police

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police introduced prices Wednesday in reference to a lethal theft within the Loop final week.

Anthony Rawls Jr., 28, of Chicago, was recognized as one of many suspects who participated within the armed theft and deadly stabbing of 41-year-old Mike Byrnes as he made his means dwelling from work close to S. LaSalle and W. Van Buren round 10:45 p.m. on Sept. 6, Supt. David Brown stated.

Rawls was arrested on Sept. 12 and is going through three felony counts of homicide and armed theft, in response to CPD.

Observe: The video within the participant above is from a associated report.

Final week, Chicago police launched footage of two suspects needed in Byrnes’ stabbing dying.

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Police stated the pair attacked Byrnes whereas he was strolling close to S. LaSalle Avenue and W. Van Buren Avenue on Tuesday evening. The suspects beat the sufferer in an try and steal his belongings, police stated, earlier than dragging him across the nook and persevering with to kick, punch and stab him.

Byrnes died from his accidents, police stated, because the suspects fled southbound on LaSalle after which southbound on Clark Avenue with the sufferer’s cellphone.

Up till a couple of weeks in the past, Byrnes labored as a chef at Tri-State Catering, proprietor Glen Tisdall stated.

“We had been tremendously saddened by the information,” Tisdall informed ABC7. “He was a stand-up man. The footage introduced tears to my eyes. He was an amazing man and a very good chef. We now have a small group of about 10 individuals right here and he was a kind of individuals.”

Byrnes’ household is distraught after his dying.

“It was imagined to be his final evening at work earlier than a visit to New Orleans together with his long-time girlfriend,” stated Matthew Byrnes, brother. “I am going to by no means study my brother’s recipes. He had a couple of.”

His household is now planning a wake for Byrnes on Monday as they put together for a troublesome street of mourning and therapeutic.

“There’s a whole lot of empty query marks in our future,” Matthew stated. “We do not know what they’ll appear like, and I do not assume any of us are able to have them crammed in but.”

Byrnes had beforehand labored on the family-owned Krapil’s Steakhouse and Patio in Price, the place the Muersch household shared their condolences in a written assertion: “He is very nicely considered by the household and the individuals who labored with him. We had been shocked by the tragedy. He was variety, respectful and only a good man. You would be hard-pressed to not just like the man. We wish to categorical our deepest condolences to his household.”

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Within the video launched by police, the 2 suspects may be clearly seen. Video exhibits one of many suspects carrying a white solid or wrap on his proper hand.

Police are nonetheless searching for the second suspect. In the event you acknowledge these people or have any data, you are urged to name Space Three Murder at 312-744-8261: Detective Leavitt #21081.

It’s also possible to submit an nameless tip at www.CPDTIP.com.