Roger Griffin, a 25-year-old male from Bellwood, IL, was tragically shot to death on April 2, 2018. The incident occurred late at night at a home in the 300 block of 28th Avenue. Alongside Roger Griffin, another victim, Termaine Hughes, a 33-year-old male, also from Bellwood, suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Both men were taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, where they were pronounced dead.
Following autopsies, the Cook County medical examiner's office ruled the deaths as homicides.
The Bellwood police, led by Chief Jiminez Allen, launched an investigation into the deaths of Roger Griffin and Termaine Hughes. Despite conducting numerous interviews, the police were unable to determine a clear motive for the shooting. The investigation remained active, with officers continuing to gather information and follow leads.
As of the latest updates, no arrests had been made in connection with the murders of Roger Griffin and Termaine Hughes. The lack of suspects and clear motive left the community in shock and mourning, as they grappled with the loss of two individuals in a violent act. The Bellwood police department urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving the case and bringing justice to the victims and their families.
