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Mom of 3 accused of orchestrating armed robbery that ended in deadly shooting at Oak Brook mall
ABC7 Chicago • • nation
Key Points:
- Chance Jamerson, 29, was denied pre-trial release and faces three counts of attempted armed robbery related to a deadly shooting at Oakbrook Center mall on September 30.
- Prosecutors allege Jamerson orchestrated a robbery with Justin Hill, who was killed during the incident, and that the shooting was a result of a struggle after Hill attempted to rob Jamerson and others in a parked Mercedes.
- The driver of the Mercedes, who shot Hill and Jamerson, will not face charges as authorities determined the shooting was to prevent a forcible felony.
- Evidence from Jamerson's phone indicates prior communication with Hill to coordinate the robbery, though her defense disputes the prosecution's narrative.
- Police confirmed the incident was isolated, affected operations at the mall's Swatch store, and emphasized ongoing public safety at Oakbrook Center; Jamerson is scheduled to appear in court on October 23.
