CHICAGO (WLS) — An escaped inmate from Mississippi is in custody after barricading overnight inside a restaurant on Chicago’s Near West Side, the Chicago police said.
He has a warrant for his arrest in Harris County, Texas for murder.
Click here to watch Zimmerman escaped from the DeSoto County Circuit Court Building in Mississippi on June 14.
Marshals Service said.
Surveillance video from inside a West Side business that Zimmerman had fled to captured the moments officers took him into custody.
Authorities said Zimmerman was alone in the restaurant, and there are no innocent civilians at risk.
A spokesperson emphasized that further details about the ongoing situation in Chicago are being handled by the Marshals Service and the Chicago Police Department, as it falls outside local jurisdiction.
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.
CHICAGO (WLS) – After imprisoning himself inside a restaurant on Chicago’s Near West Side for the entire night, an escaped prisoner from Mississippi is now under police supervision, according to Chicago police.
Murder and armed robbery were the reasons Joshua Zimmerman was sought for. A murder warrant has been issued in Harris County, Texas, for his arrest.
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On June 14, Zimmerman broke out of the DeSoto County Circuit Court Building in Mississippi.
Tuesday night, he set up a barricade at 2325 West Madison Street. The Chicago SWAT team, the U.S. S. The Marshals Service declared.
Wednesday morning at approximately 7:34 a.m. M. the moment a man wearing handcuffs and appearing to be Zimmerman left the restaurant was captured on camera by ABC7 Chicago.
The moments when officers apprehended Zimmerman were captured on surveillance footage from the West Side establishment he had fled.
Charges are still pending, according to Chicago police. About 8 a.m., a significant police and SWAT presence was observed clearing the area. M.
No innocent bystanders are in danger, according to the authorities, who also stated that Zimmerman was by himself in the restaurant.
About 210 pounds and 5 feet 11 inches was Zimmerman’s stated height and weight. He is thought to have shaved his beard since making his escape, and he has tattoos on his arms and neck.
On Tuesday evening, DeSoto County deputies gave a press conference. A spokeswoman underlined that since the situation in Chicago is outside of local jurisdiction, the Marshals Service and the Chicago Police Department are in charge of handling any additional details.
Numerous federal, state, and local agencies have contributed to the thorough investigation into Zimmerman’s escape.
“To conclude this case, we have been working hard for the past 68 days, in collaboration with multiple organizations,” the spokesperson stated. “We have purposely kept details under wraps to prevent the spread of false information, so we appreciate the public’s patience. ****.
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Major networks and well-known individuals like Dog the Bounty Hunter have been closely monitoring the case’s developments due to its high profile and considerable media attention. “This is a significant event, and we are committed to bringing it to a successful conclusion,” the spokesperson said in response to questions about the case’s widespread attention. “.”.
U. s. The Marshals Service requested that anyone with information visit https://www . usmarshals . gov/what-we-do/fugitive-investigations/submitting-a-tip or call their tip line at 1-800-336-0102.
This story was enhanced by ABC News.
