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Chicago man, 18, charged with fatally shooting man in New City last August

By FOX 32 Digital Staff

Published March 1, 2022 8:47pm CST

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CHICAGO - An 18-year-old man has been charged with fatally shooting a victim in New City last year.

Antonio Francher faces one felony count of first-degree murder.

Francher was arrested Tuesday after being identified by police as the suspect who fatally shot a 19-year-old man in the 4700 block of South Wolcott on Aug. 21, 2021.

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He was placed into custody and charged accordingly.

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