Lynwood Teen Fatally Shot Outside Of Walmart Shopping Center In Evergreen Park
EVERGREEN PARK, IL — A Lynwood teen was fatally shot Saturday night during an armed robbery near the shopping center at 95th Street and Western Avenue, according to Cook County Medical Examiner reports and police information obtained by Patch.
The Cook County Medical Examiner gave the incident address as 2500 W. 95th St., which is the address of Walmart. The victim was identified as Justin Bell, 18. The teen was taken to Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park, where he was pronounced at 8:43 p.m. An autopsy report noted the victim died of multiple gunshot wounds as a result of a homicide.
According to police information obtained by Patch, the suspect, described by police as a male black, wearing a gray sweater and white shoes, shot the victim multiple times in an armed robbery attempt. Surveillance images show what appears to be a parking area by an entrance.
The alleged shooter left in a silver Audi with a temporary tag, with damage to the front driver side door area. Police said the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.
Patch has reached out to Evergreen Park police.
