Suburban Man Charged In Fatal Attempted Carjacking in Morgan Park

CHICAGO — A third person has been charged in the attempted carjacking that left a retired Chicago firefighter dead. Devin Barron, 20, of Lynwood, has been charged with felony first degree murder and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Barron is also facing a misdemeanor count for possession of cannabis. Chicago police said Barron was also a fugitive from justice who was wanted on an out-of-state warrant.

On Dec. 3, retired CFD Lt. Dwain Williams was leaving a popcorn store in Morgan Park when police said he was approached by four men driving a stolen Ford Fusion. The men were believed to be after Williams’ Jeep Grand Cherokee. There was an exchange of gunfire between Williams, who held a conceal-carry license, and the four men, police said. Williams suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

Barron was taken into custody on Dec. 26 in the 2400 block of Easter 173rd Street in Lansing by the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force. Investigators identified the 20-year-old as one of the participants in the attempted carjacking gone bad, police said.

An 18-year-old Indiana man and a 15-year-old juvenile were arrested and charged earlier this month. Police believe that Barron and the others were part of a carjacking crew that has carried out several carjackings in the city and suburbs. A fourth alleged accomplice remains at large.