Chicago man, 18, charged with fatally shooting man in New City last August

Lightfoot vs. Foxx: Political blame game over Chicago crime

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx blasted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday for her comments on a gang shootout that left one man dead and others injured.

CHICAGO - An 18-year-old man has been charged with fatally shooting a victim in New City last year.

Antonio Francher faces one felony count of first-degree murder.

Francher was arrested Tuesday after being identified by police as the suspect who fatally shot a 19-year-old man in the 4700 block of South Wolcott on Aug. 21, 2021.

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He was placed into custody and charged accordingly.