Police: Stickney Man Charged With Murder In Thanksgiving Shooting

A Stickney man has been charged with murder following a fatal Thanksgiving shooting, according to Chicago Police.

Richard Negron, 31, is charged with first-degree murder. He was nabbed on Friday in the 4700 block of C. Central Ave. in Stickney, Illinois.

Police responded to a complaint of a person shot around 11:53 p.m. on Feb. 28 in the 5100 block of South Luna Avenue. When they arrived, they discforovered an unresponsive 27-year-old male on the ground with many gunshot wounds.

He was brought to Stroger Hospital and pronounced dead.

A witness told investigators that an unidentified male, later identified as Negron, approached on foot, pulled out a revolver, and fired before fleeing. Police stated a weapon was found at the scene.

Negron’s next court appearance is set on Sunday.

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