October 03, 2026
2 Teens Charged in January Murder of 17-Year-Old Chicago Girl
Headline card by The Night Desk
Nine months after a 17-year-old girl was gunned down on Chicago's West Side, police say they've got their suspects.
Christopher Vazquez, 19, and David Morocho, 18, both of Chicago, were arrested Friday and charged in the fatal shooting of the girl back on January 18 in the 1800 block of North Latrobe Avenue, in the Austin neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
What we know
- The 17-year-old victim was sitting inside a car when a person she knew opened fire — she was shot in the back and killed, police said at the time.
- Investigators say Vazquez and Morocho "participated" in the fatal shooting.
- Both suspects face a stack of charges: first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon.
- Vazquez was arrested in the 6200 block of South Marshfield Avenue; Morocho in the 4200 block of West Van Buren Street.
- Both were expected to appear in court Saturday.
Police have not said whether other suspects are involved or what motivated the shooting. The victim's name has not been publicly released.
This story is developing. The Night Desk will update as more details land.
Source: FOX 32 Chicago — read the original report
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