Person of interest in West Side murders of Uber driver, teen passenger released without charges: CPD

Jassen Cho's visitation and funeral are happening on Friday.

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Friday, May 15, 2026 5:21AM
Person questioned in murders of Uber driver, teen is released: CPD

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police say a person of interest in a deadly Garfield Park shooting has been released without charges.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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ABC7 obtained exclusive video last week showing the moments around the shooting.

It happened just before 8:30 p.m. on May 7 in the 200-block of North Homan Avenue.

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Someone opened fire on a car, killing 18-year-old passenger Damarion Johnson and 38-year-old driver Jassen Cho.

Cho's visitation and funeral are happening on Friday at Gurnee Salata Funeral Home.

Visitation starts at 10 a.m., and a celebration of life will follow at Hotel Ten in Gurnee.

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