Officers were called to the scene of a domestic disturbance at EZ-Pawn in Chicago, Illinois, at about 3:30 p.m. When they arrived heard gunshots coming from the store’s bathroom.
The suspect, 32-year-old Louie Foster, allegedly attempted to flee the scene, dropping a handgun outside the store. He was taken into custody shortly after and allegedly made several suicidal statements at the scene.
The victim, 33-year-old China Mitchell, was found on the floor of the bathroom with gunshot wounds to the head and body. She was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Mitchell had previously been granted an order of protection against Foster, which expired in April. The order also protected Mitchell’s three children, one of which she shared with Foster.
On December 25, Foster broke into Mitchell’s home while she was sleeping and when asked to leave told her; “I am going to kill you,” according to an incident report.
She went to the 6th District police station and reported the incident to officers who provided her with information on how to obtain a new order of protection or file charges for Foster’s arrest, according to their report.
There is no indication charges or an additional order were sought.
Foster has an extensive felony background which includes multiple domestic violence-related charges.
On Dec. 15, a judge issued a warrant for his arrest for violating the terms of his probation for an aggravated DUI case.
Foster was charged with first-degree murder and being an armed habitual criminal, police said. Foster was also wanted on a probation warrant in a separate case.
He was hospitalized for a mental health evaluation and couldn’t be brought to court for a hearing, a Chicago police office testified in court Thursday morning.
Judge William Fahy ordered Foster detained on both matters until he could appear in court. His next hearing was set for Jan. 22.
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