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ICYMI: Trial Date Set For 5 Suspects Charged In Murder Of Chicago’s FBG Duck

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Mother of Murdered Chicago Rapper FBG Duck Calls for Peace

Five gang members accused of gunning down Chicago rapper, FBG Duck in 2020 will go on trial next year. 

 A federal judge set the trial date for the defendants for October 2, 2023. Prosecutors say the alleged offenders shot and killed FBG Duck, born Carlton Weekly in broad daylight.

U.S. District Judge Martha Pacold said, “We’re looking at a long trial. It is a substantial amount of time no matter how you look at it.”

READ MORE: Lil Durk’s Father Responds to FBG Duck’s Mom Sending Condolences

Each of the 5 defendants Charles Liggins (“C Murda”), Kenneth Roberson (“Kenny Mac”), Tacarlos Offerd ( “Los”), Christopher Thomas (“C Thang”), and Marcus Smart ( “Muwop”) are all charged with murder in aid of racketeering, as well as firearms violations and assaults in aid of racketeering.

According to WGNTV, prosecutors allege the defendants are members of the O Block faction of the Black Disciples gang, which claims territory in the Parkway Gardens Homes located at 64th and King Drive. FBG Duck was allegedly affiliated with Fly Boy Gang, a rival faction of the Gangster Disciples that hold territory a few blocks away.

The controversial “Slide” rapper was gunned down on August 4, 2020 in the Gold Coast area of downtown Chicago.

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Chicago Rapper Boss Top Among Five People Shot In Chicago’s O’Block On 4th Of July

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According to a report from IG page @saycheesetv, Windy City rapper Boss Top was among five people that were shot on 4th of July morning in Chicago’s Parkway Garden Homes, most commonly known as O Block. 

The shooting took place not long after midnight in the 6500 block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, with all five victims taken to a local hospital after the brazen attack.

The victims include a teenager, who was shot in the arm, a 30-year-old man was shot multiple times, two 19-year-olds who were treated for gunshot wounds to their legs and a man around 25 was also treated for a gunshot wound to the knee. According to authorities, all five men are in fair condition.

TheSource.com will update this story as more details develop.

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Trial Date Set For 5 Suspects Charged In Murder Of Chicago Rapper FBG Duck

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Mother of Murdered Chicago Rapper FBG Duck Calls for Peace

Five gang members accused of gunning down Chicago rapper, FBG Duck in 2020 will go on trial next year. 

 A federal judge set the trial date for the defendants for October 2, 2023. Prosecutors say the alleged offenders shot and killed FBG Duck, born Carlton Weekly in broad daylight.

U.S. District Judge Martha Pacold said, “We’re looking at a long trial. It is a substantial amount of time no matter how you look at it.”

READ MORE: Lil Durk’s Father Responds to FBG Duck’s Mom Sending Condolences

Each of the 5 defendants Charles Liggins (“C Murda”), Kenneth Roberson (“Kenny Mac”), Tacarlos Offerd ( “Los”), Christopher Thomas (“C Thang”), and Marcus Smart ( “Muwop”) are all charged with murder in aid of racketeering, as well as firearms violations and assaults in aid of racketeering.

According to WGNTV, prosecutors allege the defendants are members of the O Block faction of the Black Disciples gang, which claims territory in the Parkway Gardens Homes located at 64th and King Drive. FBG Duck was allegedly affiliated with Fly Boy Gang, a rival faction of the Gangster Disciples that hold territory a few blocks away.

The controversial “Slide” rapper was gunned down on August 4, 2020 in the Gold Coast area of downtown Chicago.

Share your comments with us on social media. 

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