Murder suspect arrest near Democratic National Convention
Murder suspect who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse was arrested in Chicago after a standoff with police near the Democratic National Convention. He was being held on attempted murder and armed robbery charges in Mississippi and murder charges in Houston.
Key Points
- Joshua Zimmerman escaped from a Mississippi courthouse in June
- He was being held on attempted murder and armed robbery charges in Mississippi
- He was also facing murder charges in Houston
- Arrested in Chicago near the Democratic National Convention after a standoff at a restaurant
Pros
- Arrest of a dangerous fugitive
Cons
- High-risk situation with standoff