Tyneil Washington / Photo from Chicago Police
Tyneil Washington has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting a Gold Coast shop owner during an apparent robbery in March.
Washington, 29, is accused of fatally shooting 66-year-old Herbert Goode in the 2300 block of West 57th Street about 2 p.m. March 1, authorities said. Goode was the owner of Silver Cloud Gallery at 20 W. Ohio St.
Goode was standing near the driver's side door of his vehicle when Washington approached and a struggle ensued, police said. Washington then shot Goode in the chest and fled.
Goode died a short time later at Mount Sinai Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.
Police issued a sketch of the shooter this month and distributed it throughout the Midwest.
The Champaign Police Department then contacted Chicago Police to let detectives know Washington lived in the area, Chicago Police said. He was arrested in Chicago on Thursday after a joint investigation involving the two departments and the U.S. Marshal’s office.
Washington, 29, of Champaign, was charged with first-degree murder, police said. He is expected to a appear for a bond hearing later Saturday.
-- Sun-Times Media Wire