**Cook County Crime Stoppers Offer $10,000 Reward in Little Village Jewelry Store Double Homicide**
Cook County Crime Stoppers are offering a $10,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest after two men were fatally shot during a jewelry store robbery in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
According to Chicago police, the incident occurred around 5:49 p.m. on Saturday at a jewelry store located in the 3800 block of 26th Street. Authorities say an armed offender entered the business and stole property before exiting the store.
Once outside, the suspect became involved in an altercation with two men, ages 63 and 25. Police report that the offender shot both men multiple times. The suspect then fled southbound on Springfield Avenue in a white SUV.
Both victims were transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition, where they were later pronounced dead. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released their identities.
On Sunday, Cook County Crime Stoppers announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this double homicide case.
A nearby business shared exclusive surveillance footage of the incident, which was provided to ABC7 Chicago. The video shows a man in a Blackhawks hoodie and mask approaching the jewelry store just before 5:45 p.m. Within 30 seconds, the suspect runs out of the store with merchandise, pursued by the two victims.
The confrontation spilled into the street, with the altercation taking place near oncoming traffic and continuing to the corner of Springfield. The suspect is seen pulling out a firearm and shooting both victims. Police note that no one else was injured during the gunfire, which erupted in the middle of the street.
No arrests have been made in connection to the incident as the investigation remains ongoing. Chicago police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
If you have any tips or details related to this crime, please contact Cook County Crime Stoppers to help bring justice to the victims and their families.
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