Illinois Bar Owner Slaughtered in 'Execution-Style' Shooting, Suspect With Long History Arrested

A suspect with a decades-long criminal record is in custody following the arrest over the execution-style shooting of Julius E. Burkes, owner of an Illinois bar on Monday, according to authorities who described the suspect as a 'monster'. The victim was shot multiple times and police say the crime scene suggested the killer intended to make it look like a murder for hire. Authorities launched a manhunt after the killing but have now identified and apprehended the suspect in connection with Burkes' death. Further details about the motive behind the shooting remain unclear at this time.