Man Dies In Cook County Sheriff's Custody After DUI Crash
A man died in the custody of the Cook County sheriff's office Wednesday afternoon after he was involved in a DUI crash.
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A man died in the custody of the Cook County sheriff's office Wednesday afternoon after he was involved in a DUI crash.
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Christina Christner worked as a pharmacy tech at the hospital.
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Police said the driver was shot in the head, causing his car to crash into a building and then a parked car.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
Christina Christner worked as a pharmacy tech at the hospital.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
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The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Earlier, thieves also broke into a restaurant in the South Loop.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
