Two suburban men arrested in connection with Chicago murder
Two men from the Northwest suburbs were charged Sunday in connection with the homicide of a man in Chicago on New Year’s Day.
Chicago police arrested Forrest Smith, 26, of Mount Prospect and Malcolm Whitehead, 19, of Rolling Meadows. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office charged both men with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of David Garrett, 47.
Garrett’s murder was Chicago’s first homicide of 2009.
Also charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery was Lorenzo Hall, 26, of South suburban Steger, who police said was the shooter.
In addition, Glenview resident Lee Foster, 25, who accompanied the other suspects in a car, was arrested on charges of probation violation.
All four are scheduled to appear in criminal court today, March 30, at 2600 S. California Ave., Chicago.
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Two suburban men arrested in connection with Chicago murder
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We are elate over the arrest of these 4 individuals in connection with this murder. The Chicago police did an excellent job securing their arrest. It saddens me that not only did David Garrett lose his life but in essence 4 other males have lost their fredom.