Prosecutors Dismiss Charges Against Chicago Mother and Teen Son in Deadly Restaurant Argument

By: Adonis Armstrong

Carlisha Hood and her teenage son are expected to be released from police custody following their arrest on charges related to a deadly altercation that was caused from an argument.

BREAKING NEWS: Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Carlishia Hood and her 14-year-old son in the shooting death of 32-year-old Jeremy Brown, citing a further review of evidence in the case. Cell phone video shows Brown punching Hood three times before the shooting.

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According to CBS Chicago report today, prosecutors have decided to dismiss charges against Carlishia Hood, 35, and her 14-year-old son. The news station shared on social media that this decision was made after a thorough review of the case's evidence, which included a cell phone recording of the shooting incident involving Hood, her teenage son, and a 32-year-old man.

On June 18th, a shooting at a local restaurant in Chicago changed the life for three individuals, as detailed by USA Today, when Carlisha Hood and her son arrived at Maxwell Street Express late in the evening. Surveillance footage captured Hood leaving a blue Lincoln Nautilus and entering the fast food establishment, while her son remained in the car.

Following her entry into the restaurant, Hood engaged in an argument with Jeremy Brown, 32, as indicated in court documents. According to prosecutors, while the confrontation unfolded, the 35-year-old Hood allegedly texted her teenager, while Brown's girlfriend was said to have laughed and supported him during the exchange.

Shortly thereafter, the teenager exited the car and entered the establishment, as captured in the footage. Audio from the footage captured Jeremy Brown shouting at Hood, “get yo food” and “If you say one more thing, Ima knock you out. When Hood didn’t get her food Brown proceeded to punch her in the head. According to court documents, at that point, the teenager allegedly drew a firearm and discharged multiple rounds at Brown.

After Brown sustained a gunshot wound in the back prosecutors stated that he fled from the restaurant while Carlishia Hood's son continued firing at him. Law enforcement claimed that Hood instructed her son to keep shooting and kill Brown. Tragically, Brown was pronounced dead at the scene. Following the shooting, Hood allegedly directed her son to target Brown's girlfriend and tried to seize the firearm from him. According to NBC Chicago, the son pushed her away, and they left together in the blue car. Brown's girlfriend later identified both Hood and her son from photo arrays. On June 21st, the 35-year-old and 14-year-old voluntarily surrendered to authorities.

Also the to outlet included, Hood met all the necessary requirements for gun ownership in the state, yet she and her son were still charged with first-degree murder. The 14-year-old also faced charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm in juvenile court. Hood had been detained with bail set at $3 million and has a court appearance scheduled for July 12.

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