The Brief
- Arrest in Georgia: Ricardo Gonzales, a high-ranking member of the Tren de Aragua gang, was arrested Thursday on a Chicago warrant for kidnapping, first-degree murder, and attempted murder, the U.S. Dept. of Justice said.
- Alleged Crimes: Gonzales is accused of kidnapping three women in Chicago on Jan. 28, shooting them in the head—killing two and leaving one survivor who called 911.
- Next Steps: He is being held in Georgia awaiting extradition to Chicago, while five others arrested with him were transferred to ICE detention facilities.
CHICAGO – A high-ranking member of the Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua was arrested Thursday in Georgia on a Chicago arrest warrant, authorities said.
What we know:
Ricardo Gonzales, 32, was wanted by the Chicago Police Department on a kidnapping warrant and probable cause for two counts of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.…