Woman Suspected In April Murder Of Englewood Woman Sought By Police

Police have issued a warrant for 21-year-old Tatianna Smith in connection to a murder in April.

12:10 PM CST on Dec 31, 2019

Tatianna Smith (L) is wanted in connection to the murder of Lakia Armstrong (R) in April.

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ENGLEWOOD — Police are looking for a woman who may be connected to the murder of a 31-year-old Englewood woman in April.

Tatianna Smith, 21, is a suspect in the murder of Lakia Armstrong, who was shot multiple times in a gangway in the 500 block of West Marquette Road on April 29, police said. Smith has been charged with one count of first-degree murder.

Smith is described as a 5-foot-4 African-American female weighing 126 pounds.

People with information are urged to contact Area South Detective Acevedo at 312-747-8271. Anonymous tips can be submitted to www.CPDTIP.com.

Jamie Nesbitt Golden

jamie@blockclubchi.org

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