On December 31st, the Chicago Police Department reported the arrest and subsequent charge of a 66-year-old suspect, Ricky Williams, with many counts, including attempted murder, in connection with the shooting of a 55-year-old man. According to the official police announcement, the incident took place on December 20, 2025, on the 2900 block of W. Roosevelt Rd.
Williams, who lives on the same block where the shooting occurred, is facing a slew of felony charges, including first-degree attempted murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and two counts of discharging a handgun and causing serious bodily damage. Following an investigation, officials seized Williams on December 30, and he was held for a detention hearing at a site on 2600 S. California slated for January 1, 2026, the specifics of which are unknown as this article is being updated.
The victim, whose identity has not been revealed, suffered critical injuries as a result of the altercation that reportedly prompted Williams to fire his gun. Since the occurrence, no additional information on the victim’s current health status or recovery progress appears to have been disclosed.
As the case progresses, the community observes, a halting rhythm to justice’s march delivered at the pace of the court system. Williams’ detention hearing is only the beginning of a legal process that will unfold in the chambers of justice over the coming months, the outcome of which could shape the course of many lives, the echo of a gunshot on Roosevelt Road still ringing in the background as the community reflects on the violence they had witnessed.
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