Chicago Teen Charged in South Side Shooting

Elijah Theodore, 19, arrested in Arizona and extradited to Chicago for November 2025 attack

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A 19-year-old Chicago man named Elijah Theodore has been charged with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly shooting and injuring a 46-year-old man on the city's South Side last November. Theodore was found in Phoenix, Arizona and extradited to Chicago this month to face charges.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a major issue in Chicago, with the city experiencing high rates of shootings and homicides in recent years. This arrest highlights the efforts of law enforcement to track down and apprehend suspects involved in violent crimes, even if they try to flee the area.

The details

According to the Chicago Police Department, Elijah Theodore is accused of shooting and injuring a 46-year-old man on November 11, 2025 in the 400 block of E. 34th Street on the city's South Side. Investigators were able to identify Theodore as the alleged perpetrator and locate him in Phoenix, Arizona, where he was arrested and then extradited back to Chicago to face charges.

  • The shooting incident occurred on November 11, 2025.
  • Elijah Theodore was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona and extradited to Chicago this month (February 2026).

The players

Elijah Theodore

A 19-year-old Chicago resident who has been charged with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly shooting and injuring a 46-year-old man on the city's South Side in November 2025.

Chicago Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the shooting incident, identified Elijah Theodore as the suspect, located him in Arizona, and extradited him back to Chicago to face charges.

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What’s next

Elijah Theodore is expected to appear in court for a detention hearing on Saturday.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the persistence of law enforcement in tracking down and apprehending suspects involved in violent crimes, even if they try to flee the area. It also underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence that Chicago continues to grapple with.