Crime & Safety
DuPage County, IL: Armed Robbery Charges Follow Mall Shooting
Oak Brook, IL – New criminal charges connected to a shooting at Oak Brook Mall are expected to be the focus of a Tuesday morning news conference, as DuPage County prosecutors prepare to discuss the ca
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-12T23:24:26.619Z
Oak Brook, IL – New criminal charges connected to a shooting at Oak Brook Mall are expected to be the focus of a Tuesday morning news conference, as DuPage County prosecutors prepare to discuss the case involving a Chicago woman.
According to the Oak Brook Police Department , DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis will hold a joint news conference Tuesday, October 13, to address attempted armed robbery charges filed against Chance Jamerson of Chicago.
Authorities said the charges stem from Jamerson's alleged role in a shooting at Oak Brook Mall late last month.
The department did not release additional details about the shooting, including whether anyone was injured, the circumstances surrounding the incident or whether other individuals are facing charges.
Jamerson is expected to appear in First Appearance Court Tuesday morning, with proceedings scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.
The hearing will take place at the DuPage County Sheriff 's Office and Jail, located at 501 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton.
Following the court appearance, Berlin and Strockis are scheduled to address the media at approximately 11:30 a.m., or immediately after court proceedings conclude.
The news conference will be held at the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, located at 503 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton.
Officials are expected to discuss the charges and provide additional information about the investigation.
The announcement marks a new public development in the case, although authorities have not yet disclosed the specific allegations underlying the attempted armed robbery charges.
The Oak Brook Police Department said no further information was available at the time of Monday's announcement.
Additional details may emerge following Tuesday's court appearance and the scheduled news conference.
Jamerson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.