Teen Charged with Murder of Chicago Postal Worker

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of postal worker Octavia Redmond on July 19, 2023, in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood. Redmond, a 48-year-old mother and wife, was delivering mail when she was shot multiple times by the teen, who fled in a stolen Dodge Durango later found torched. The suspect was arrested in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after a joint investigation by Chicago police and the U.S. Marshals, aided by surveillance footage and an anonymous tip. Postal workers have voiced concerns over safety, staging a 'Day of Action' to demand better protections. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has offered a $250,000 reward for information leading to further arrests, as officials continue to seek additional suspects. Redmond's murder highlights the ongoing threat of violence faced by postal workers, with over 2,000 attacks reported nationwide since 2020.