On December 31st, the Chicago Police Department reported the apprehension and subsequent charging of a 66-year-old suspect, Ricky Williams, on multiple counts, including attempted murder, in connection with the shooting of a 55-year-old man. According to the official police announcement, the incident occurred on December 20, 2025, in the 2900 block of W. Roosevelt Rd.
Williams, who resides on the same block where the shooting took place, faces a litany of felony charges: first-degree attempted murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and two counts involving the discharge of a firearm and causing great bodily harm. Following an investigation, authorities detained Williams on December 30, and he was held for a detention hearing at a location on 2600 S. California, scheduled for January 1, 2026, the details of which remain scant as this report drafts its update.
The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, endured serious injuries due to the altercation that spurred Williams to allegedly discharge his firearm. Since the incident, there appears to be no further information disclosed about the victim’s current health status or his recovery progress…