Maywood man allegedly killed Chicago man and ran from officers
MAYWOOD, Ill. - A Maywood man has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly gunning down a Chicago man in the west suburb.
On July 22, 2023, Maywood police responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 17th Ave. and Maywood Dr.
When officers arrived at the scene, they located 43-year-old Decarlos C. Armstrong lying in the street bleeding from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Loyola Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.
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While investigating the shooting, police say detectives learned that 37-year-old Jhavell G. Moore was involved in the incident. He was located at a gas station nearby, but fled on foot when officers approached.
Jhavell G. Moore | Maywood Police Department
After a brief chase, Moore was taken into custody and two guns were recovered, police said.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Maywood police at 708-368-4131, or the anonymous tip line at 708-450-1787.