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Police investigating shooting death of Chicago man

Update: Police evaluating extensive evidence

Aug. 3, 2022 – The Oak Park Police Department is evaluating extensive evidence collected during the investigation of the July 23 shooting death of Terrance Roebuck.

Interim Police Chief Shatonya Johnson is asking for the community’s patience as detectives meticulously process substantial information gathered from the crime scene.

Chief Johnson also reiterated that they believe the incident was targeted and that Roebuck was known to his assailant or assailants.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Oak Park Police Department at 708.386.3800. Information may be provided anonymously by calling 708.434.1636 or online at www.oak-park.us/crimetip.

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Update: Police believe shooting death was targeted

July 25, 2022 – As Oak Park Police continue to investigate the July 23 shooting death of Terrance Roebuck, officials now say they believe the incident was targeted and that Roebuck was known to his assailant or assailants.

“Detectives have been following various leads related to this case, and we can say with confidence that this was not a random attack,” Interim Chief Shatonya Johnson said. “While we are unable to share additional details at this time due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, I want the community to know we are committed to apprehending whoever is responsible for this crime.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Oak Park Police Department at 708.386.3800. Information may be provided anonymously by calling 708.434.1636 or online at www.oak-park.us/crimetip.

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July 24, 2022 – Oak Park Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday night in the 100 block of Lake Street.

Officers responded to calls of shots fired at around 10:45 p.m. Saturday in the vicinity of Lake Street and Lombard Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, they found an unresponsive man lying face down near his vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds to the head and abdomen.

Paramedics arrived soon thereafter and attempted lifesaving measures before transporting the victim to Loyola Hospital in Maywood, where he was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Terrance Roebuck of Chicago.

Officers conducted a canvass of the area, including nearby Stevenson Park, but found no additional evidence. There are no suspects at this time and no other damages or injuries have been reported.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Oak Park Police Department at 708.386.3800. Information may be provided anonymously by calling 708.434.1636 or online at www.oak-park.us/crimetip.

This is the second gun-related homicide in Oak Park this summer, and while law enforcement officials do not believe the incidents to be connected, the trend is nonetheless concerning.

“Any instance where gun violence results in the senseless loss of life is deeply troubling,” Interim Police Chief Shatonya Johnson said. “As was the case in the tragic incident earlier this summer, our detectives will work hard to identify the individual or individuals responsible for this shooting and bring them to justice.”