Two Chicago Men Charged with Murder of 67-Year-Old Near United Center A 67-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon on the Near West Side of Chicago, and two suspects were arrested shortly after the incident, according to police. The victim, identified as Jerry Lewis, was struck in the head during a confrontation on the 2100 block of West Madison Street, near the United Center. Nassie Mason, 28, and Erving Harris, 31, were taken into custody around 12:50 p.m. by Chicago police. Witnesses reported that Lewis was heading to the door of an adjacent office building he owned when he was approached by the suspects. A witness inside the building said she went to open the door for Lewis when she saw Mason and Harris exit a Honda. Mason approached Lewis from behind as he was about to enter the building and fired a single shot into his head. The witness described hearing additional gunshots before fleeing to safety. Surveillance footage from across the street captured the suspects exiting the stolen Honda and approaching Lewis from behind. The video shows Mason firing one shot, followed by Harris firing three more rounds into Lewis. Both suspects then fled the scene but were intercepted by six police officers. Mason attempted to reload his weapon but failed, dropping it before running east and being detained. Harris took a few steps toward his car, then dropped his gun and raised his hands in surrender. Lewis was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead from his injuries. The Honda used in the crime was reported stolen in early March, and its license plates were also stolen from another vehicle, according to court documents. Both suspects have prior criminal records. Harris was on parole for vehicular hijacking at the time of his arrest.#chicago #united_center #nassie_mason #erving_harris #jerry_lewis
Two men accused of assassinating a business leader tied to the United Center development project were arrested after a fatal shooting near the arena. Chicago police officers witnessed the attack and swiftly detained Nassie Mason and Erving Harris, prosecutors confirmed. The incident occurred on March 24, 2026, when Jerry Lewis, a 67-year-old businessman involved in the massive development project, was shot while walking between his offices on the 2100 block of West Madison Street. According to Assistant State’s Attorney Mike Pekara, the two suspects exited a stolen Honda parked outside Lewis’ offices at 2127 W. Madison St. Mason, 28, fired a single shot to Lewis’ head, and Harris, 31, followed with three additional rounds. Six patrol officers who were stationed on Madison Street observed the suspects exiting the vehicle with latex gloves and witnessed the shooting as they approached their squad cars. The four shell casings recovered at the scene matched firearms found during the investigation, one of which had an extended magazine. Lewis was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital. Surveillance footage allegedly shows Mason and Harris waiting outside the offices for 90 minutes before the attack. Pekara described the incident as an assassination, noting that the suspects acted with premeditation despite police being nearby. “We have two individuals assassinating the victim as we had police feet away,” Pekara stated during a detention hearing. Lewis’ offices were located in a secure building complex requiring a key or internal access to enter. He was shot while waiting to be let in by a secretary, who reportedly saw the attack unfold. The suspects were charged with first-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a weapon. Both men have prior criminal records.#chicago #united_center #nassie_mason #erving_harris #jerry_lewis
Nassie Mason and Erving Harris charged in the fatal shooting of Jerry Lewis near United Center Two men have been charged in the shooting death of 67-year-old Jerry Lewis, a prominent Chicago contractor, who was killed near the United Center on Tuesday. Nassie Mason, 28, faces first-degree murder and felony firearm possession charges, while Erving Harris, 31, is also charged with the same offenses. The suspects were arrested shortly after the incident occurred on West Madison Street, according to Chicago police. Lewis was fatally shot around 1 p.m. near the intersection of West Madison and South Leavitt streets. His wife stated that he was walking between offices when he was approached by two gunmen who opened fire. The victim was struck in the head and taken to Stroger Hospital, where he later died. Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the attack or provided details about the circumstances leading to the violence. Lewis was a well-known figure in the construction industry and played a significant role in Project 1901, a $7-billion development project surrounding the United Center. His family described him as a successful contractor and developer who made a lasting impact on the West Side community. The Cook County medical examiner has not officially confirmed the victim’s identity, though the police report identifies him as Jerry Lewis. The suspects, Mason and Harris, are scheduled to appear in court on Friday. Law enforcement has not released additional information about the case, and no further details about the investigation have been made public. The incident has sparked discussions about safety in the area, with local officials and community members expressing concern over the violence.#united_center #nassie_mason #erving_harris #jerry_lewis #project_1901
