Montgomery police made a plea Friday morning, asking for the public’s help in solving the December murder of a 28-year-old man in the village.
On Dec. 18, around 6 p.m., Jesus Garcia Jr., of Chicago, was found by Montgomery police lying wounded in the street near Montgomery Road and Fourth Street after police were called for reports of a shooting.
No one was taken into custody after officials conducted “an exhaustive search of the area,” according to the Montgomery police.
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Montgomery Police Chief Daniel Meyers said Garcia Jr. was walking westbound on Montgomery Road from Rush-Copley Medical Center when the shooting occurred.
He was wearing a black hooded jacket, dark jeans and a red and black baseball cap.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Montgomery Police Department Investigations Division at 630- 897-8707, Ext. 3300, or the Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at 630-892-1000.
Meyers said a cash reward will be given for any information leading to the arrest and the conviction of the shooter.