Homicide Watch Chicago

By RUMMANA HUSSAIN Chicago Sun-Times Robert Howard Jr. had called police to complain about his next-door neighbor’s party, and the revelers drinking and getting high in the hallway. Officers came to the University Village apartment that night on Jan. 26 but didn’t see anybody, according to a Chicago Police report. They told the 62-year-old Howard … Read more →

A second person has been charged with the fatal January shooting of Vietnam veteran Robert Howard Jr. in the University Village neighborhood. Kevin Mason, 22, faces one count of first-degree murder for the Jan. 26 shooting death of the 62-year-old Howard in the 1000 block of West Maxwell Street, according to Chicago Police. Howard was … Read more →

By BRITTANY REYES Homicide Watch Chicago The death of Robert Howard Jr. left the dog he’d once rescued without a home and his best friend. Howard, a 62-year-old Vietnam War veteran killed in a shooting in University Village on Jan. 26, was the proud owner of Apollo, a big, joyful puppy who was matched with … Read more →

By JEFF MAYES Chicago Sun-Times Wire At least 21 people died from violence last week in Chicago, as shooting and murder totals continue to soar in the new year. One of the fatal shootings may be ruled self-defense after a man was killed while allegedly breaking into a home and attacking a woman. ANother man … Read more →

By MITCHELL ARMENTROUT Chicago Sun-Times Wire A woman has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of her neighbor, 62-year-old Robert Howard, on Tuesday in University Village. And police say more arrests may follow, Charneise Silas, 45, faces one felony count of aggravated battery for the Tuesday attack in the 1000 block of West … Read more →

Robert Howard was found shot to death Tuesday evening in the University Village neighborhood. The 62-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to the head about 6:40 p.m. in the 1000 block of West Maxwell, according to Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office. He was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. … Read more →