Man charged in deadly 2017 Bronzeville shooting

CHICAGO — A man has been charged with murder in connection with a 2017 shooting at a gathering in Bronzeville that killed a 28-year-old.

Chicago police announced Thursday that 24-year-old Antonio Dickerson has been charged with several felony counts including first degree murder.

Police said Dickerson participated in the shooting on August 8, 2017 in the 0 block of East 37th Place. Police said Dickerson was among the group that approached a gathering of people who were barbecuing in front of a Bronzeville home.

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Alfred Mitchell Jr. was shot and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police said Dickerson was arrested Tuesday in Alsip. He is due in court Thursday.

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