Man charged in fatal shooting of West Rogers Park liquor store owner, Chicago police says

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police introduced expenses within the homicide of Salim Khamo, 66, who was fatally shot throughout an armed theft at his liquor retailer in Rogers Park.

CPD Supt. David Brown stated that detectives have arrested Sean Dunnavant, 53, and he has been charged with two counts of homicide and one rely of tried theft with a firearm. He’s scheduled to seem in court docket later Friday afternoon. Chicago police stated Dunnavant was arrested Wednesday.

Police stated the incident occurred round 9:50 p.m. on October 17 when Dunnavant entered J and Okay Meals and Liquor in West Rogers Park and pulled a handgun whereas demanding cash.

Khamo was shot within the chest, police stated, an dDunnavant fled the shop however left a cellphone on the scene. Khamo was taken to St. Francis hospital by Chicago fireplace crews, the place he was later pronounced useless.

Brown congratulated members of the CPD for fixing the case rapidly, but in addition stated a neighborhood tip led to the arrest.

“As soon as once more we had somebody from the neighborhood attain out and determine this man,” stated CPD Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan. “We wanted all these items with a view to transfer ahead.”

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