Chicago dad killed by suspect fleeing smash and seize theft

An harmless dad was hit and killed by a suspect who police say was fleeing a smash-and-grab theft on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

Mark Arceta was driving his regular path to work at a neighborhood hospital when he was killed. The 40-year-old now leaves behind a child boy, who was born simply sooner or later after his dying. His girlfriend spoke to Fox News concerning the tragedy.

“They didn’t need to inform me as a result of I’m pregnant. They didn’t need me to fret. So, I simply grabbed the cellphone, after which I could not consider it,” says Roanne Masangkay. 

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Chicago father Mark Arceta was killed in a collision after a crew of thieves robbed a Louis Vuitton retailer. (The Arceta Family)

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) says the suspect behind the wheel of the automotive, 30-year-old Dejuan Wingard, was driving almost 100mph on the time of the crash. Investigators say he was a part of a theft crew that broke right into a Louis Vuitton retailer on Michigan Avenue. The crime was caught on digital camera as one suspect was seen driving a truck via the shop home windows. The suspects then went inside and stole almost $700,000 in merchandise, in line with court docket data.

At least seven individuals are actually charged in connection to that smash-and-grab, which then led to the deadly crash. Police charged Keith Perkins, Anthony Hemphill, Harvey Fisher, Alton Jackson, Dejuan Wingard, Darius Bowdry and Kellen McMiller with a protracted listing of expenses together with homicide, housebreaking and felony theft. The crew additionally has lengthy rap sheets, in line with court docket paperwork.

Darius Bowdry, 30, has been arrested 12 instances as an grownup in Chicago, in line with CPD data. 

Kellen McMiller, 35, reportedly referred to as an anti-violence “peacekeeper,” had no less than 4 fugitive warrants, in line with authorities.

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Seven suspects are charged in a smash-and-grab theft of this Louis Vuitton retailer on Michigan Avenue on Chicago’s Miracle Mile. (Google Maps)

Alton Jackson, 37, has been out on parole since May after receiving a two-year sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm. This is the fifth time he has been arrested in Chicago since turning 18.

Harvey Fischer, 26, has been arrested six instances thus far by Chicago Police.

The Arceta household says Mark was on his technique to his last work shift earlier than paternity depart. He was trying ahead to the start of his second youngster. His accomplice is in shock and calls for accountability, praying the suspects aren’t launched. 

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Mark Arceta’s son was born sooner or later after his dying (The Arceta Family)

“I would like my son to know his dad was so liked. He gave me every thing I wished. He was selfless, beneficiant, and by no means turned his again on individuals who wanted assist,” says Masangkay.

A GoFundMe web page titled “Please assist the household of Mark Carlo Arceta” has been elevating cash for his kinfolk.