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New details emerge in hit-and-run that killed 11-year-old Chicago boy

By FOX 32 News
Published  June 17, 2022 4:59pm CDT
North Lawndale
FOX 32 Chicago

Vehicle in hit-and-run that killed 11-year-old Chicago boy recovered

Jalon's twin brother, who was with him at the time, stopped, but Jalon continued walking and was struck. The young boy's body was dragged half a block.

CHICAGO - There are new developments in a hit-and-run that left an 11-year-old boy dead.

Chicago police say they have recovered the suspected vehicle, and are now searching for the driver.

Jalon James was hit Thursday morning while crossing an alleyway between Homan and Christiana Avenues.

Police surveillance video reportedly shows an eastbound driver pass through a yellow light at Homan.

Jalon's twin brother, who was with him at the time, stopped, but Jalon continued walking and was struck.

The young boy's body was dragged half a block.

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Officers found the wanted vehicle abandoned on another street in Lawndale.

Police say someone had removed the vehicle's license plates and discarded a face mask, which was collected as evidence.

There was a balloon release Thursday afternoon at the crash site in Jalon's honor.