This photo provided by the Orland Park Police Department shows Jakharr Williams of University Park. Police identified Williams as the suspect in the fatal shooting of a teen at Orland Square Mall on Jan. 21, 2019. (AP Photo / Orland Park Police Department)
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A 20-year-old man already charged in connection with a deadly shooting at a Chicago-area mall now faces murder and other charges.
Authorities say Jakharr Williams was indicted Friday by a grand jury on murder, attempted murder, battery and other charges stemming from the Jan. 21 shooting at Orland Square Mall that left 18-year-old Javon Britten dead. Williams’ arrest warrant carried a homicide charge but he initially was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Defense attorney David Sotomayor says he hasn't seen evidence, including surveillance videos.
Police have said Britten was shot in the center of the mall and ran before collapsing outside of a clothing store. A bystander suffered a graze wound.
Williams, who is being held without bond, has a hearing scheduled for Feb. 20.
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