Crime & Safety

Images Of Suspects In 70-Year-Old's Shooting Death Released: CPD

Chicago police released an image of two men they say shot and killed 70-year-old Yvonne Ruzich outside her work early Monday morning.

The fatal shooting of Yvonne Ruzich happened in the 13300 block of South Baltimore Avenue at 4:26 a.m. Aug. 16.
The fatal shooting of Yvonne Ruzich happened in the 13300 block of South Baltimore Avenue at 4:26 a.m. Aug. 16. (Foy, James P.)

CHICAGO — Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying two people who authorities say shot and killed a 70-year-old woman in Hegewisch Monday morning.

The released surveillance video shows Yvonne Ruzich parked outside of her workplace, Baltimore Food, Deli and Liquor, at around 4:30 a.m. Monday when another car pulls up. Two masked people get out of the car and begin shooting at Ruzich.

Police said the woman was talking to one of her sons through the window of their cars when the shooting happened. While her son was able to drive away, Ruzich's car sped and crashed down the street. Surveillance footage does not show the crash, but Chicago police told reporters a witness said the two men circled back and shot at her again.

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Ruzich was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Stills from the footage show one suspect wearing all black, with another wearing all white. It appears that both people in the video have guns.

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A $2,000 reward has been posted for any information leading to an arrest in the case. Police are also asking nearby homeowners to check their surveillance videos for any suspicious activity leading up to the incident.

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