Murder of FBG Duck

On August 4, 2020, FBG Duck was shopping with his girlfriend for a birthday present for his son in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, a popular upscale shopping district.{{Cite web|date=2023-11-08|title=Trial begins in Gold Coast slaying of rapper, ‘they had one mission — to kill Duck’|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/7/23949632/fbg-duck-king-von-drill-rap-carlton-weekly-oblock-chicago-gang-violence-parkway-gardens|access-date=2025-04-20|website=Chicago Sun-Times|language=en}} At approximately 4:37 p.m, two vehicles: A silver Chrysler 300 and a black Ford Fushion, pulled up nearby. Four gunmen emerged from the vehicles and opened fire on Williams and his girlfriend, alongside another black male, in a coordinated attack. Williams was struck in the wrist and collapsed at the scene.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-05|title=American rapper FBG Duck is shot dead in broad daylight in Chicago|url=https://telegrafi.com/en/american-rapper-fbg-duck-is-killed-by-a-hail-of-bullets-in-the-middle-of-the-day-in-chicago/|access-date=2025-04-20|website=Telegrafi|language=en}}

Emergency services rushed Weekly to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Surveillance footage captured the gunmen fleeing the scene in the two vehicles, which were later identified as part of the investigation. The attack was determined to be a targeted hit linked to ongoing gang rivalries between Weekly's Tookaville faction of the Gangster Disciples and the O-Block gang.{{Cite web|date=2024-01-17|title=6 O-Block street gang members convicted in 2020 Gold Coast shooting death of Chicago rapper FBG Duck|url=https://abc7chicago.com/fbg-duck-death-verdict-o-block-street-gang-chicago-shooting/14333501/|access-date=2025-04-20|website=ABC7 Chicago|language=en}}

On October 13 2021, following a two-month investigation, the Chicago Police Department arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of FBG Duck. The suspects were identified as Charles Liggins, Kenneth Roberson, Tacarlos Offerd, Christopher Thomas, and Marcus Smart, all alleged members of the O-Block gang, a rival faction to Weekly’s Tookaville group.{{Cite web|date=2022-01-31|title=15 seconds of mayhem in Gold Coast: FBI affidavit lifts curtain on FBG Duck murder case|url=https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/15-seconds-of-mayhem-on-gold-coast-fbi-affidavit-lifts-curtain-on-fbg-duck-murder-case|access-date=2025-04-20|website=Sun-Times Media Wire|language=en-US}}.

Another shooter, Ezell Rawls, also known as Zell Munna, was reportedly involved in the murder of FBG Duck in

2020. He died on August 24, 2021, shortly before several individuals were indicted in connection with the case.

The arrests were supported by evidence including surveillance footage from the crime scene, witness testimonies, and incriminating social media posts linking the suspects to the attack. All five were charged with murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder, reflecting the premeditated nature of the shooting.

Following their arrests, the five defendants faced multiple court hearings and pre-trial motions in the lead-up to their 2023 trial. Defense attorneys for Liggins, Roberson, Offerd, Thomas, and Smart argued that the prosecution’s evidence relying heavily on surveillance footage and social media was circumstantial and insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. They moved to dismiss the charges, citing a lack of direct physical evidence tying their clients to the shooting.

The presiding judge denied the defense motions, ruling that the combination of video evidence, witness statements, and digital forensics constituted a compelling case for trial. The legal proceedings advanced, with the case scheduled for a full trial in 2023.

The federal trial of Charles Liggins, Kenneth Roberson, Tacarlos Offerd, Christopher Thomas, Ralph Turpin, and Marcus Smart commenced in 2023 and spanned several weeks. The prosecution presented a robust case, relying on key evidence such as surveillance footage capturing the attack, witness testimonies identifying the perpetrators, and social media activity that suggested premeditation and gang affiliation.{{Cite web|date=2024-01-18|title=Videos|url=https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1397245|access-date=2025-04-20|website=FOX 32 Chicago|language=en-US}}

The defense countered that the evidence was circumstantial, lacking definitive forensic links such as fingerprints or DNA, and urged the jury to consider reasonable doubt. After several days of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict finding all five defendants guilty of murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder. The convictions affirmed the prosecution’s narrative of a planned gang-related assassination. All 6 defendants were found guilty of murder on January 17 2025.

The five individuals convicted in the murder of FBG Duck were all identified as members of the O-Block gang, a faction with a longstanding rivalry with Weekly’s Tookaville group. Each played a distinct role in the attack, as determined by the court.

{{Infobox murderer

| name = Charles Liggins

| birth_name = Charles Liggins

| other_names = "C Murda"

| motive = Gang-related violence

| criminal_status = Incarcerated

| allegiance = O-Block

| apprehended = October 2021

| criminal_penalty = Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole

}}

Charles Liggins, known by the alias "C Murda," was one of the primary shooters in the attack. He was identified via surveillance footage and witness statements as having fired multiple rounds at Williams. He is due to be sentenced on November 8 2025.

{{Infobox murderer

| name = Kenneth Roberson

| birth_name = Kenneth Roberson

| other_names = "Kenny Mac"

| motive = Gang-related violence

| criminal_status = Incarcerated

| allegiance = O-Block

| apprehended = October 2021

| criminal_penalty = Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole

}}

Kenneth Roberson, alias "Kenny Mac," was the driver, actively participating in the getaway from Oak Street.

{{Infobox murderer

| name = Tacarlos Offerd

| birth_name = Tacarlos Offerd

| other_names = "Los"

| motive = Gang-related violence

| criminal_status = Incarcerated

| allegiance = O-Block

| apprehended = October 2021

| criminal_penalty = Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole

}}

Tacarlos Offerd, known as "Los," drove one of the vehicles used in the attack, facilitating the gunmen’s approach and escape. His sentencing is due on September 9 2025.

{{Infobox murderer

| name = Christopher Thomas

| date of birth = March 5 1999

| birth_name = Christopher Thomas

| other_names = "C Thang"

| motive = Gang-related violence

| criminal_status = Incarcerated

| allegiance = O-Block

| apprehended = October 2021

| criminal_penalty = Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole

}}

Christopher Thomas, alias "C Thang," was involved in planning the murder, coordinating logistics with the other perpetrators. Allegedly, he stood over FBG Duck, whilst shooting him. His sentencing is due on August 28 2025.

{{Infobox murderer

| name = Marcus Smart

| birth_name = Marcus Smart

| date of birth = January 4 1999

| other_names = "Muwop"

| motive = Gang-related violence

| criminal_status = Incarcerated

| allegiance = O-Block

| apprehended = October 2021

| criminal_penalty = Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole

}}

Marcus Smart, known as "Muwop," also played a key role in planning the attack, ensuring its execution.

All five were sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole following their convictions in 2024. His sentencing is now due on September 18 2025.

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