Father and son gunned down in blue city after jewelry store robbery, thousands offered for information
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A tragic incident unfolded in Chicago over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of a father and his son following a jewelry store heist, as confirmed by local authorities.

The Chicago Police Department reported that on Saturday at approximately 5:49 p.m., an unidentified man entered a jewelry store in the Little Village neighborhood and committed a robbery. According to a report by FOX 32, the suspect engaged in a physical confrontation outside the store, during which he discharged a firearm, striking two individuals.

One of the victims, a 63-year-old man, was shot multiple times in the head, body, and face. He was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries.

The second victim, a 25-year-old man, also suffered multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Jewelry store

This devastating event marks the loss of a father and son in a violent shooting incident outside the jewelry store, according to police. (Source: WFLD)

The two men were later identified as Faustino Alamo, 63, and Luis Alamo, 25, who were father and son, CBS News reported.

Gunshot marker

A gunshot marker is displayed after a fatal shooting. (WFLD)

Police said the suspect was seen fleeing the area in a white SUV.

Chicago police cruiser

Police are still searching for the shooter. (WFLD)

No arrests have been made.

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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