Alleged Chicago gang members charged after feds seize guns, 'switch' devices from home
CHICAGO - Federal prosecutors say two suspected gang members were arrested last week after agents seized guns, ammunition and machine gun conversion devices from a home on Chicago's Southwest Side.
What we know:
Julian Torres, 19, and Brandon Osorio, 29, have been charged with possession of a machine gun, according to prosecutors.
Julian Torres | CPD
Federal agents arrested both men on March 23 following a court-authorized search of their home in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
During the search, agents reportedly recovered a short-barrel rifle and 10 handguns, including one equipped with an extended magazine.
Prosecutors said officers also found 20 machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as "switches," which allow a handgun to fire multiple rounds with a single trigger pull.
Ammunition and firearm accessories were also recovered from the home, according to prosecutors.
What they're saying:
During a detention hearing on March 27, Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirsten Moran told the judge both Torres and Osorio are members of the 31st and Morgan Satan’s Disciples, a Chicago street gang.
Prosecutors said the residence was used as a hub for illegal activity, including firearms and drug trafficking.
What's next:
The judge granted the government's request to keep both men in custody while they await trial.
The Source: The information in this story came from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois.