Chicago man charged in November 2021 robbery, murder of 18-year-old

CHICAGO — A 20-year-old Chicago man faces murder and robbery charges in connection with the November 2021 death of an 18-year-old in the city’s Pullman neighborhood.

DeAndre Norels Jr. is facing one count of using a firearm to cause a murder, one count of using a firearm during a crime of violence, one count of conspiracy to commit robbery, and one count of robbery, according to an indictment.

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Police said the shooting victim, later identified as William McGee, was being carjacked in the 900 block of East 98th Street just before 1:55 p.m. on Nov. 21 when Norels and a co-conspirator allegedly murdered him before fleeing in McGee’s silver Chevrolet Equinox.

Norels, who has pleaded not guilty, is in federal custody awaiting trial. He faces a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.

He is due in court on Oct. 28.