Man charged in triple shooting that killed toddler on Chicago's West Side
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A man has been charged in a shooting on Chicago’s West Side last week that killed two people, including a toddler, and wounded a pregnant woman, police said Saturday, according to abcnews.com.
The Chicago Police Department said Devon Swan, 26, was charged overnight with first-degree murder for his alleged role and connection to the triple shooting on Valentine's Day that killed 2-year-old Lavontay White and the toddler's uncle, 26-year-old Lazaric Collins.
Swan has a prior criminal history, having been previously arrested by the Chicago Police Department nine times on a variety of offenses including armed robbery, illegal gun charges and narcotics possession, authorities said.
At a press conference Saturday afternoon, Chicago Police Commander Brendan Deenihan said the investigation is ongoing and authorities are searching for more suspects.
The Chicago Police Department said Devon Swan, 26, was charged overnight with first-degree murder for his alleged role and connection to the triple shooting on Valentine's Day that killed 2-year-old Lavontay White and the toddler's uncle, 26-year-old Lazaric Collins.
Swan has a prior criminal history, having been previously arrested by the Chicago Police Department nine times on a variety of offenses including armed robbery, illegal gun charges and narcotics possession, authorities said.
At a press conference Saturday afternoon, Chicago Police Commander Brendan Deenihan said the investigation is ongoing and authorities are searching for more suspects.