A man accused in the fatal shooting of a father and son during a robbery at a Little Village jewelry store has been formally identified and charged, according to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors say Muhammad Idris Thomas, also known as Mike Pekara, faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the decease of 63-year-old Faustino Alamo and his 25-year-old son, Luis Angel Alamo. The two died in November at their family business, Angelo’s Jewelry, in Chicago.
According to court documents, investigators linked Thomas to the case through surveillance footage, forensic evidence, and a witness identification. Authorities said a former girlfriend recognized him after seeing media coverage and contacted police.
Prosecutors allege that Thomas initially visited the store earlier in the day, engaged in conversation, and tried on jewelry before leaving. Later that afternoon, he allegedly returned and entered the store again. Court filings state that he attempted to take jewelry and placed an object to prevent the door from locking.
A confrontation followed as the victims attempted to intervene. Both Faustino and Luis Alamo were fatally shot during the incident, police previously reported.
Thomas was later taken into custody and charged. The case remains pending in court, and authorities continue to review evidence as part of the legal process.
