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Evanston Man Charged in July 23 Murder on Howard Street
 EVANSTON, IL - On July 23, 2020 at approximately 1:16 a.m., Evanston Police responded to a shooting in the 300 block of Howard Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a 20 year old male, later identified as Brian Carrion of Glenview, laying on the ground near the CTA Red Line Station. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Chicago Fire Department paramedics attempted to treat the victim, but he was deceased. A second victim, a 21 year old male Evanston resident, suffered a graze wound to the head. He was transported to St. Francis Hospital where he was treated and released.
The incident was investigated by both Evanston Police detectives and members of the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) in conjunction with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Witness interviews, review of video surveillance, and forensic analysis of evidence were part of the investigation. The investigation revealed that one offender was responsible for the murder of Brian Carrion.
Evanston Police detectives worked with the Cook County State's Attorney's office and secured a nationwide arrest warrant for murder on September 10, and began working with the US Marshals Service shortly thereafter. On October 10, during the early morning hours members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, arrested the suspect outside Toledo, Ohio. On October 15, the investigation culminated with charges for First Degree Murder.
Offender
Coleman, Shakiel 26 year old male
100 block of Clyde Ave., Evanston, IL
Charges
1 felony count of First Degree Murder
Bond and Court Information
The offender is being held in the Cook County Jail with no bond. His next court date is October 29, at the Skokie Courthouse.
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