FBI Offers Reward For Arrest Of Suspect In Brutal 2009 Murder
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The FBI has announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in the murder of a 15-year-old boy seven years ago.
The victim, Alex Arellano, was beaten, shot, and then set on fire by several gang members on May 1, 2009, according to FBI Special Agent Garrett Croon.
Chicago police identified now 28-year-old Luis Macedo as the leader of the attack, but he disappeared.
"We are offering a reward of $5,000. We really want to get this guy off the streets," Croon said.
Croon said Macedo has some unique tattoos.
"A crown on the left side of his neck, a five-point crown with the number 187 and an upside-down pitchfork on his right forearm, and he has the word 'Amor' with the word 'Crown' tattooed on the top of his right hand," Croon said.
Macedo's last known address was on the 6200 block of West 90th Place in Oak Lawn, and he has relatives in Florida.
He is also known to have used the following aliases: "Ye-Ye," Luis Macebo, Luis M. Macedo, Louis Macedo, Louis M. Macedo, Luis M. Maczdo and Luis M. Mercado.