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Octavia Redmond, 48, was shot on her route on Chicago’s South
Side on July 19. A juvenile got out of a stolen SUV, approached
her and shot her multiple times at close range before fleeing in
the vehicle, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Redmond died
at a hospital.
The Chicago Police Department said in a news release that its
officers, along with U.S. marshals, arrested the teenager Monday
in Cedar Rapids on a murder warrant. He was extradited to
Chicago, where he has been charged as a juvenile with
first-degree murder.
The teenager appeared in juvenile court Tuesday and was ordered
held in custody, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office said in
an email. His next court date is Nov. 1.
Police said in a post on X that investigators used footage from
police and private cameras to identify the teen and trace his
movements before and after the shooting. The department said
that investigators also received an anonymous tip identifying
him and that they are searching for “additional offenders."
Police and the state's attorney's office did not answer
questions about whether the teen has a lawyer who could speak on
his behalf.
The Postal Service is offering a $250,000 reward for information
leading to the arrest and conviction of any suspects.
“When members of our postal family are targeted, postal
inspectors will not rest until justice is delivered on behalf of
the victims, their families, and our postal community,” Ruth
Mendonca, inspector in charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection
Service's Chicago division, said in a news release Tuesday.
“This arrest is the first step in securing justice for Mrs.
Redmond. We hope this brings the Redmond family some semblance
of relief. As our investigation continues, we maintain our call
to the public to come forward with any information that may
continue to bring those responsible to justice.”
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