Steven Douglas charged with murder in Back of the Yards shooting death of Rico Lawrence

Michael Lansu — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:23:07 -0500

Steven Douglas / Photo from Chicago Police

Steven Douglas has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Rico Lawrence last August in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, police said.

Lawrence, 43, was shot in the head outside his home in the 5100 block of South Winchester Avenue about 1:30 p.m. Aug. 30, 2013, authorities said. He died at the scene.

Douglas, 22, of the 200 block of North Kildare Avenue, was charged with murder and is expected to appear for a bond hearing later Saturday, police said.

-- Sun-Times Media Wire

Man shot to death in Back of the Yards

Sun-Times Media Wire — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:56:23 -0500

A man was shot and killed in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side Friday afternoon.

Rico Lawrence, 43, was shot and killed shortly after 1:30 p.m. outside his home in the 5100 block of South Winchester Avenue, authorities said.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

No one was in custody as Area Central detectives investigated.

Rico Lawrence | Homicide Watch Chicago

Steven Douglas charged with murder in Back of the Yards shooting death of Rico Lawrence

Man shot to death in Back of the Yards