Illinois State Police Arrest Man for an Expressway Shooting that Resulted in Two Deaths

For Immediate Release

Des Plaines, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) Zone 1 Agents arrested Joseph Guzman, 20-year old male of Cicero, IL for two counts of First-Degree Murder (Class X Felony).

Joseph Guzman, 20-year old male of Cicero, IL. Photo submitted by Illinois State Polilce.

On September 28, 2021 at approximately 11:38 p.m., ISP District Chicago Troopers responded to a report of an expressway shooting on Interstate 55 southbound near Wentworth Avenue in Chicago. The victim’s vehicle was located crashed with multiple gunshot defects. The 21-year old male driver and the 21-year old male passenger in the victim vehicle were deceased on scene. ISP agents began a thorough and complete investigation. Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), along with other video evidence was gathered to assist with the investigation. During the investigation, ISP agents also began collaborating with the Cicero Police Department and identified Guzman, as the suspect shooter.

“Partnerships such as these help us to continue to combat these violent crimes throughout our communities and the state of Illinois,” stated ISP DCI Major Matthew Gainer. “We would like to thank the Cicero Police Department and all the courageous men and women in law enforcement who put their lives at risk daily, to provide safety and protection for us all.”

On April 27, 2022, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office approved two counts of First-Degree Murder against Guzman. On April 28, 2022, Guzman was issued no bond and is currently being held at Cook County Jail.

The public is reminded that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.