Anthony Montgomery-Wilson, Murder-for-Hire, Illinois 2022
CHICAGO — In a shocking turn of events, a murder-for-hire plot in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood has resulted in a fatal shooting.
According to an indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court, Anthony Montgomery-Wilson, 24, and Preston Powell, 23, both of Chicago, are charged with conspiracy to use an interstate facility in the commission of a murder for hire.
The indictment alleges that Montgomery-Wilson and Powell conspired with each other and others to murder Stephon Mack in exchange for money.
On the afternoon of Jan. 27, 2022, Mack, 24, was fatally wounded when two gunmen emerged from a vehicle and fired several shots as Mack exited the Youth Peace Center of Roseland in the 400 block of West 111th Street.
A security guard from the Center was also wounded in the shooting but survived.
Montgomery-Wilson is currently in law enforcement custody and has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A status hearing for Montgomery-Wilson has been scheduled for Jan. 16, 2024.
Powell is considered a fugitive and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
The murder-for-hire charges against Montgomery-Wilson and Powell each carry a mandatory sentence of life in federal prison, while a sentence of death is also possible.
The firearm charge against Montgomery-Wilson is punishable by up to ten years.
The public is reminded that an indictment is not evidence of guilt, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Defendant: Anthony Montgomery-Wilson
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to use an interstate facility in the commission of a murder for hire, individual murder-for-hire count, and firearm charge
City and State: Chicago, Illinois
Date: January 27, 2022
Sentence: Currently in law enforcement custody, awaiting trial
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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