Chicago police: Man charged in Austin garage party shooting that killed 15-year-old girl, man

Monday, December 12, 2022
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man has been charged in a West Side shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl and another man last month, Chicago police said Monday.

Edwin Lagunas, 18, is facing several charges, including two counts of first-degree murder.
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Chicago police: 15-year-old girl, man, killed in Austin shooting that erupted during garage party

Police said he shot and killed 15-year-old Ruby Navarrete and Lynner Hawkins during a garage party in the 5800-block of West Augusta Boulevard on November 21. A third person was also hurt.

The party, which was advertised on social media, attracted dozens of people from all over the area.
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Lagunas is expected in court Monday for a bond hearing.
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