Mississippi escaped inmate wanted for murder barricaded inside Chicago restaurant: US Marshals

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 1:15AM

ABC7 Chicago 24/7 Stream

Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming.

CHICAGO (WLS) — An escaped inmate from Mississippi is barricaded inside a restaurant on Chicago’s Near West Side on Tuesday evening, the U.S. Marshals Service said.

Joshua Zimmerman is wanted for murder and armed robbery. He escaped from the DeSoto County Circuit Court Building on June 14.

Zimmerman is now barricaded at Seafood Junction, located at 2325 West Madison Street, the U.S. Marshals Service confirmed just before 8 p.m.

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward up to $10,000 for Zimmerman’s capture.

Zimmerman is described as 5-foot-11 and weighs about 210 pounds, He has tattoos on his neck and arms. He is believed to have shaved his beard since his escape.

U.S. Marshals Service asked anyone with information to call their tip line at 1-800-336-0102 or go to https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-investigations/submitting-a-tip.

SEE ALSO | Manhunt underway for possibly armed, dangerous murder suspect in Lake Barrington

Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

You May Also Like

Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies, US media reports

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, has…

Rice-ing to the Occasion: Hegseth Tosses Everyone Off DoD Advisory Committees

Why are they gunning for this guy? *snickers* THIS IS WHY…

After Peach Bowl run-in, Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart join forces on Giants

The hit was made, and also an impression. Abdul Carter, meet Jaxson…

The politics of Pope Francis’ funeral seating plan revealed: How Donald Trump DID get in the front row after all – while Prince William and Keir Starmer are relegated to the cheap seats

The death of Pope Francis saw the world’s leaders and great dignitaries surrender…