2nd teen charged in 2024 shooting that killed 3, including another teen, Chicago police say
Shooting also seriously injured 16-year-old
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police announced Thursday a second teen has been charged in a deadly 2024 quadruple shooting.
The 16-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, robbery armed with a firearm and more, police said.
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He was arrested Wednesday in Chicago.
The boy is accused of participating in the West Chatham shooting on Feb. 25, 2024 in the 8000-block of South Vincennes Avenue.
Three people were killed, including a 14-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old was seriously wounded in the shooting inside a home, Chicago police said.
Amere Deese, 14, was shot in the back inside the house.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified a 20-year-old man, who was also killed, as Ladeverett Ringgold.
A 36-year-old man was killed, as well.
The other teen charged was identified at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse at 26th Street and California Avenue as Antonio Velasco, who police say was friends with his victims and best friend to the youngest one.
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