False confession: Charges against teen dropped after Waukegan Dollar Store shooting

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False confession: Charges against teen dropped after Waukegan Dollar Store shooting
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Waukegan police arrested 15-year-old Martell Williams in connection to the crime, but it turns out he was the wrong person.

police released surveillance images after a person shot a Dollar Store employee in the face during an attempted robbery.

Police later arrested a 15-year-old in connection to the crime, but it turns out he was the wrong person. Images of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting at Dollar General in Waukegan | Waukegan policeLawyers say the teen was taken from his high school to be questioned and gave a false confession.

They say Williams is a starting basketball player, and they proved he was at a basketball game when the shooting happened.Waukegan police released the following statement. "With regard to the juvenile suspect who was arrested last Wednesday and subsequently released and cleared of any accusations on Friday, the City is reviewing the case, but cannot make further public comment at this time. The City has been in contact with the juvenile’s family and their attorney. The City will continue to communicate with and provide information to the family’s attorney as it gathers the facts and circumstances that led to this situation.

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