Country Club Hills Resident Shot Dead In Homewood: Police

HOMEWOOD, IL — Homewood Police say a 48-year-old man was found dead in an office building on the 900 block of 175th Street on Saturday. The discovery came after police were called to tend to a gunshot victim.

The man was identified on Tuesday as Robert James Jr., who was most recently a resident of Country Club Hills, according to police. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office ruled his death a homicide. The Homewood Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit, along with help from the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force said the attack wasn't a coincidence, adding that James was targeted.

Police say a suspect has been identified and that the investigation is still on going, adding there is no danger to the community at this time.

Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to contact the Homewood Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 708-206-3420.