16-year-old boy charged in fatal West Garfield Park shooting of retired Chicago police officer Larry Neuman to appear in court

CHICAGO (WLS) — A teenager accused of killing a retired Chicago police officer is due in court Tuesday.

The 16-year-old turned himself in this weekend. He was seen entering a West Side police station, flanked by officers.

The teen is now charged as an adult in the shooting death of retired Chicago police officer Larry Neuman.

Meanwhile, police continue to search for a second suspect seen in a surveillance photo.

Police said the two suspects were armed with guns as they approached Neuman outside his West Garfield Park home last Thursday as the 73-year-old was paying a landscaper for work.

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, along with Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and other city leaders, announced the charges at CPD headquarters Monday evening.

“In a brazen and senseless act of violence, Larry's life was taken from him by the very people he had dedicated his life to helping,” Snelling said. “We need to send a better message to our young people that this type of behavior is not only unacceptable, but deplorable.”

“This act of violence not only took a beloved husband, father and friend from his family, but it also robbed our community of a man who exemplified public service and dedication,” Foxx said.

Detectives said Neuman pushed the landscaper he was paying out of harm's way as he tried to grab his gun from his waistband, but they said both suspects started shooting, hitting Neuman.

The CPD calls him a hero for saving this landscaper. The teen's court appearance comes just days before Neuman's burial.

Visitation for Neuman will be held Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. at St. Michael Missionary Baptist Church, 4106 W. Monroe St., where Neuman was a 30-year member and pastor. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael.

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