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Randy Washington, 63, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following a fatal argument that left his 70-year-old sister dead on West 83rd Street.
Authorities have formally filed first-degree murder charges against a 63-year-old man following a fatal domestic shooting in Auburn Gresham.
The Chicago Police Department announced official charges against Randy Washington, 63, in connection with the deadly shooting of his older sister.
Washington was arrested on September 30, 2026, at 3:35 p.m. in the 1900 block of West 83rd Street, directly at the scene of the incident.
Investigating officers identified Washington as the offender who fatally shot 70-year-old Dorothy Washington inside a residence minutes prior to his arrest.
The violent altercation unfolded during an afternoon verbal argument between the siblings inside the South Side residence.
According to initial incident reports, the verbal argument escalated rapidly when the suspect pulled out a firearm and shot his sister in the back.
First responders arriving at the West 83rd Street property located the victim suffering from a critical gunshot wound.
Medical personnel pronounced Dorothy Washington dead at the scene shortly after emergency calls were dispatched.
Another sibling who was present inside the home witnessed the shooting and cooperated directly with responding officers.
Officers quickly took Washington into custody at the scene without further incident.
Detectives with Area Two processed the residential crime scene and submitted investigation findings to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.
Prosecutors approved one felony count of first-degree murder against Washington following the review of witness statements and physical evidence.
Washington is scheduled to appear for a formal detention hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courts Building at 2600 S. California Ave.
The deadly incident occurred along a residential stretch of West 83rd Street located near Damen Avenue in Chicago’s 6th Police District.
Neighborhood residents expressed grief as police vehicles and investigative units gathered along the residential block throughout Wednesday afternoon.
Community advocacy groups emphasize that domestic arguments can rapidly turn violent and encourage individuals facing family conflicts to utilize local crisis resources.
Free and confidential crisis intervention services and domestic conflict mediation programs remain available 24/7 across the city of Chicago.
Police officials noted that no additional public details are available as the court proceedings move forward.
