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Three From Phoenix Charged in South Holland Teen’s Killing

Police cite mistaken identity after a months-long probe.

Overview

  • Davell Holden, 16, a Thornwood High basketball player, was fatally shot on Aug. 2 near 160th Place and Drexel Avenue in South Holland.
  • Authorities arrested Javan Moore, 21, Demon Smith, 20, and a 16-year-old, all from Phoenix, with Moore charged with first-degree murder and the others with felony murder.
  • Investigators say multiple assailants opened fire after mistaking Holden for an intended target who had recently lived on the block.
  • Village officials set a news conference for Monday at 11 a.m. at South Holland Village Hall to outline the case.
  • Police asked anyone with information to call 708-331-3131 ext. 2, as Mayor Don De Graff called the killing tragic and expressed support for the family.