Crime & Safety

Hazel Crest Man Charged in Connection With Chicago Heights Teen Homicide

Police are still looking for others connected to the death of Danielle Simmons.

arrested and charged a Hazel Crest man in connection with the .

Jeremy Fulwiley, 22, was charged with felony mob action and armed violence on Monday, Nov. 14, police said.

The Nov. 12 shooting at 12:28 a.m. happened after a fight broke out at a house party in the 200 block of West 14th Place, according to police.

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"The fight ended up outside in the street where several gun shots were being fired," Sgt. Tom Rogers said in a press release. "One stray bullet had struck the victim, who was one of the individuals attending the party."

Fulwiley attended a hearing on Tuesday at the Markham Courthouse, where bail was set at $750,000.

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Chicago Heights Police and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force are still working to capture others connected to the death, ruled a homicide by the Cook County Medical Examiner.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 708-756-6422.


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