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In Chicago, two men are facing charges related to the fatal shooting of a local contractor near the United Center earlier this week.
Nassie Mason, 28, and Erving Harris, 31, have both been charged with first-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm by a felon.
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The arrests occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday along the 2100 block of West Madison Street, shortly after the tragic shooting of 67-year-old Jerry Lewis, according to Chicago police.
Jerry Lewis was a respected figure in the construction industry, particularly in Chicago’s West Side, as noted by his wife.
The incident took place just before 1 p.m. near the intersection of West Madison and South Leavitt streets.
The 67-year-old’s family said he was shot while walking between offices when he was approached by two gunmen who opened fire.
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He was shot in the head and was rushed to Stroger hospital where he died, police said.
Lewis’ family said he was a successful Chicago contractor and developer who was instrumental in Project 1901, the $7-billion development of property around the United Center.
Authorities have not outlined a motive for the attack or given details about what led to the violence.
The Cook County medical examiner has not officially identified the victim.
Mason and Harris are due in court Friday.
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