Man shot and killed at Dolton gas pump ID’d by officials

A man was fatally shot at a south suburban gas station on Tuesday afternoon, according to police. He’s now been identified.

According to security footage, the man arrived at the Citgo gas station in the 14000 block of Lincoln Avenue in Dolton around 2:35 p.m.

He exited the front passenger seat, walked around the back, retrieved a gun from his hoodie pocket, and fired four shots into the front driver-side window.

The 28-year-old man in the driver’s seat was shot repeatedly. He was transferred to Ingalls Hospital, where he died shortly after 3 p.m. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as Cordell Roberson, 28, of Lansing.

Illinois State Police and the Major Crimes Task Force are supporting Dolton police with their investigation.

Police did not immediately release any additional details.

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