Alleged Getaway Driver Charged In Slaying Of County Judge (Updated)

By Stephen Gossett in News on Apr 12, 2017 3:34PM

Update 6:00 p.m.:
Joshua Smith, 37, allegedly drove the getaway car involved in the shooting death of Judge Myles and was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and armed robbery, police announced on Wednesday evening.

BREAKING: Chicago Police have charged 37 year Joshua Smith in connection with the murder of Judge Raymond Myles. Press conf @ 530 at CPD HQ pic.twitter.com/fBzxWa2kQI

— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) April 12, 2017

Original:

Police are questioning a person of interest and "making considerable progress" in the murder of Associate Judge Raymond Myles. The criminal court was shot and killed outside his home on Monday morning in West Chesterfield in what may have been a robbery gone wrong.

Chief police spokesman said on Tuesday that evidence and video were being gathered by authorities. The Sun-Times reports that police found a car that was captured on surveillance footage, taken from security cameras that neighbors installed at the late judge's request. Police are questioning "other people connected to vehicle" and don't believe the driver is responsible for the murder, according to the paper.

A 52-year-old woman, identified as Myles' girlfriend, was also shot in the leg during the attack. Her injury is not life-threatening, police said. Myles, 66 and the woman were found outside the judge's home in the 9400 block of S Forest Ave. at around 4:51 a.m. Myles had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body. He was taken to the same hospital where he was pronounced dead.

"I join all of the judges today in the Circuit Court of Cook County in expressing our sadness regarding the tragic passing of our colleague and friend, Associate Judge Raymond Myles. I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues in the Criminal Division," Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County Timothy Evans said in a statement on Monday. Police said it appeared that no property was taken, but the attack may have started as a robbery attempt—although no motive has officially been put forward. Neighbors told reporters that Myles and the woman were likely on their way to a nearby gym when the attack happened.

The FBI is partnering with Chicago police in the investigation and offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

In murder of Judge Myles, CPD making considerable progress. Evidence & video collected, poss persons of interest being ID'd for questioning.

— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) April 11, 2017