Englewood shooting suspect Ronald Speed arrested on attempted murder charge

On March 25, 2026, Chicago police announced an arrest in an Englewood shooting that left a man critically wounded. Authorities say 33‑year‑old Ronald Speed of Dolton was taken into custody Monday and faces a charge of attempted first‑degree murder.

Police say the incident occurred at 11:02 p.m. on Dec. 25, 2026 in the 300 block of West Marquette Road, when a verbal dispute escalated and a 37‑year‑old man was shot. The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was listed in critical condition at the time, according to investigators. Officers report Speed as the alleged shooter; he was booked following an arrest earlier this week and is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

The case remains under investigation as prosecutors prepare the attempted murder charge. Police have not released additional information about the circumstances of the verbal altercation or any potential witnesses. The arrest marks the latest development in law enforcement efforts to address violent incidents in the Englewood neighborhood, where authorities say they are prioritizing investigations into shootings that endanger public safety.