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66-Year-Old Man Charged in West Side Shooting of 55-Year-Old

by Marcus Hale

December 31, 2025

in Chicago

66-Year-Old Man Charged in West Side Shooting of 55-Year-Old

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A 66-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges following a shooting that left a victim seriously injured on the West Side earlier this month.

Chicago Police arrested Ricky Williams on December 30, 2025, in the 2900 block of West Roosevelt Road.

Investigators identified Williams as the suspect who shot a 55-year-old man in that same block on December 20.

The victim suffered serious injuries during the incident in the city’s 11th District.

Williams now faces several serious charges, including:

One felony count of First Degree Attempted Murder
One felony count of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon
One felony count of Aggravated Battery involving a Firearm
One felony count of Aggravated Battery causing Great Bodily Harm

Williams is scheduled for a detention hearing on January 1, 2026, at the courthouse located at 2600 S. California Ave.

No further details regarding a motive or the victim’s current condition have been released by police.

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Marcus Hale

I was born and raised right in the heart of Chicago's South Side, and I've spent over 20 years navigating the Windy City's streets from the bustling Loop to resilient neighborhoods like Englewood. As a lifelong resident and former beat reporter for local outlets, I bring insider insights into Chicago's crime trends, community stories, and urban pulse. Follow me for raw, real-time updates that keep you informed and connected—because no one knows Chicago like a true Chicagoan.

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