Teenagers Charged with Murder of Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston

Four teenagers have been charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery in the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston, who was off-duty and on her way home from work when she was killed. The suspects also face charges of burglary, motor vehicle theft, and other offenses in connection with incidents that occurred on Friday and Saturday. The youngest suspect allegedly bragged to a friend about the shooting, who then went to the police. The suspects have been ordered held without bail. Preston's death is considered a line-of-duty death, entitling her family to financial assistance from the state.