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Chicago man charged in November robbery, murders of father and son

By Lauren Westphal and Nic Flosi
Updated  February 27, 2026 11:25am CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Muhammad Thomas, 35, of Chicago, is charged with nine felony counts, including two counts of first-degree murder, in connection with a Nov. 8, 2025, armed robbery and deadly shooting in the 3800 block of West 26th Street.
    • Police say Thomas robbed a business at gunpoint, then fatally shot two men, ages 63 and 25, during a confrontation outside before fleeing in a white SUV; he was arrested Feb. 24 in St. Louis and extradited to Chicago.
    • Authorities also linked Thomas to a 2023 shooting that seriously injured a man and a 2024 armed robbery; his next court appearance is scheduled for Friday.

CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a robbery and deadly shooting of a father and son in November, according to police.

What we know:

Muhammad Thomas, 35, has been charged with nine felony counts.

  • Two felony counts – Murder - First Degree
  • One felony count – Aggravated Battery/Discharge Firearm
  • One felony count – Aggravated Battery/Peace Officer
  • Two felony counts – Robbery - Armed - Discharge Firearm
  • One felony count – Robbery - Armed - Other Dangerous Weapon
  • One felony count – Attempt - Vehicular Hijacking - Aggravated - Firearm
  • One felony count – Burglary
  • Three Issuances of Warrant

Muhammad Thomas, 35

The backstory:

Thomas allegedly entered a business in the 3800 block of W. 26th Street around 5:49 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2025, displayed a gun, and demanded property before leaving.

While he was outside, police said he became involved in a physical altercation with two men, a father and son. He allegedly fired multiple shots toward the pair.

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A 63-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his face, head, and body. He was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition and later died.

A 25-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body. He was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition and also later died.

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Thomas fled the scene in a white SUV heading southbound on Springfield Avenue, according to police.

Police arrested Thomas on Feb. 24 in St. Louis, Mo. He was extradited to Chicago and charged.

Thomas was also identified as the suspect who shot and seriously injured a 26-year-old man on July 28, 2023, as well as committed an armed robbery on July 16, 2024.

What's next:

His next court appearance is scheduled for Friday.

The Source: Details for this story were provided by the Chicago Police Department.

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