Teen charged with first-degree murder in connection with fatal shooting of retired CPD officer
CHICAGO — A 16-year-old boy accused in the murder of a retired Chicago police officer has been charged.
During a press conference on Monday evening, Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling announced that the teen, who has not yet been identified, has been charged with first-degree murder and will be tried as an adult.
The charge stems from a shooting that left 73-year-old Larry Neuman dead. Neuman was a retired CPD officer and veteran,
After working with CPD for 28 years, Neuman retired in 2010 and later spent time with TSA as an explosives expert.
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The teen is just one of two people who are believed to have been responsible for the deadly shooting and the search continues for the second individual.
Authorities say Neuman was outside of his home paying a lawncare worker on Thursday when he spotted two individuals who were allegedly approaching with guns drawn.
Officers said Neuman spotted the armed individuals and pushed the lawncare worker to safety and drew his gun from his waistband.
The two individuals then opened fire on Neuman. Officers say he was able to fire back and the two individuals fled the scene.
During the encounter, Neuman suffered fatal injuries.
On Saturday, authorities released a community alert with a photograph and video of the individuals who are believed to have opened fire on Neuman. The alert generated several anonymous tips that provided authorities with the identity of the 16-year-old boy.
A member of the Area Four Priority Response Team also recognized the teen from a previous encounter.
Officers say the teen eventually turned himself in to authorities on Sunday.
According to police, the teen is expected to appear in court on Tuesday morning for arraignment.
Watch Monday’s full press conference in the video player above.
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