Chicago man charged in August shooting of HS soccer star in Little Village

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago man has been arrested and charged in the murder of a 17-year-old.

Juan Salgado was shot and killed while driving with two other teens in the 3800-block of West 26th Street in Little Village on August 19. Two other teens were in the car at the time and were not injured.

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Salgado was one week away from starting his senior year at Juarez Community Academy

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Jesus Pena Jr., 33, was charged with one count of first degree murder and two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm. He is due to appear in court on Wednesday.

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