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Arrest made in West Side shooting that left 18-year-old waiting for ride home dead

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago police on Tuesday announced an arrest in the deadly shooting of 18-year-old Kaleb Williams, who was shot and killed on the city’s West Side this weekend while waiting for a ride home.

Ortez Owens, 35, of Chicago, faces multiple felony counts, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, and armed robbery. CPD alleges that Owens fatally shot Williams and wounded another teen just after 4:30 a.m. Sunday, April 10, in the 5000 block of W. Maypole Avenue.

Ortez Owens (Photo/CPD)

The incident was one of three shootings within hours of each other in the Austin neighborhood.

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Police have not confirmed that all of the shootings were related.

Owens’ arrest occurred on Sunday, about 14 hours after Williams’ death. All told, Owens faces the following charges:

  • One felony count – Murder – First Degree
  • Three felony counts – Attempt – Murder – First Degree
  • One felony count – Murder – Strong Probability of Death/Injury
  • One felony count – Murder – Other Forcible Felony
  • One felony count – Robbery – Armed W/Firearm
  • Three felony counts – Attempt – Robbery – Armed W/Firearm

Owens is due in court for an initial detention hearing on Wednesday.

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