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Oak Forest Today
By the People, for the People
2 Chicago Men Charged in Fatal Oak Forest Shooting
Latrell Williams, 30, of Alsip was killed in the April 11 incident at 167th and Cicero Avenue.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:33pm
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A single spent bullet casing serves as a stark reminder of the deadly toll of gun violence in the Chicago region.Oak Forest TodayOak Forest police have arrested and charged Edward Bass, 32, and Khalil Powell, 30, both of Chicago, with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Latrell Williams, a 30-year-old Alsip man. The incident occurred on April 11 when Williams was shot multiple times while stopped at an intersection in Oak Forest.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as the importance of collaboration between local law enforcement and state and federal agencies to thoroughly investigate and prosecute such violent crimes.
The details
According to police, Williams had stopped in the median lane at the intersection of 167th and Cicero Avenue when an unidentified suspect or suspects pulled alongside his vehicle in the left-turn lane and fired multiple rounds, striking him. Williams was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The investigation indicated the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle traveling eastbound on 167th Street toward I57.
- The incident occurred on April 11, 2026 just before 5 p.m.
- Bass and Powell are scheduled to appear for a pretrial release hearing on April 14, 2026.
The players
Latrell Williams
A 30-year-old man from Alsip, Illinois who was fatally shot at an intersection in Oak Forest.
Edward Bass
A 32-year-old Chicago resident who has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Latrell Williams.
Khalil Powell
A 30-year-old Chicago resident who has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Latrell Williams.
What’s next
Bass and Powell are scheduled to appear for a pretrial release hearing on Tuesday, April 14 at the Bridgeview Courthouse.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence in the Chicago area and the importance of strong collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate such crimes and bring the perpetrators to justice.
