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Elijah Theodore, 19, Charged in Bronzeville Jewel-Osco Shooting After Arizona Arrest

Investigators say the case stems from a Bronzeville grocery shooting during an attempted theft after a bystander intervened.

Overview

  • Chicago police say Theodore was arrested in Phoenix, extradited to Chicago, and charged with attempted first-degree murder.
  • The shooting occurred Nov. 11 inside the Jewel-Osco at 443 E. 34th St. during an alleged theft of flowers and a greeting card.
  • A 46-year-old male security officer was shot multiple times and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition, with his current condition unknown.
  • Two others were injured, including a 29-year-old woman shot in her left foot and a 67-year-old woman grazed in her left foot who declined hospital transport.
  • Authorities say it remains unclear who fired the shots that wounded the additional victims as the investigation continues, and Theodore was expected to appear in court following extradition.