Johnatan Arroyo-Ortiz charged with murder in shooting death of Diondre Crosby-Nelson near Lynwood roller rink

Johnatan Arroyo-Ortiz shot Diondre Crosby-Nelson multiple times after Crosby-Nelson allegedly attempted to rob him of his cellphone, authorities said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A man was shot and killed Jan. 28, 2020, at Lynwood Roller Rink.

A man is accused of fatally shooting a 19-year-old man during an arranged cellphone sale in south suburban Lynwood.

Johnatan Arroyo-Ortiz, is charged with the murder of Diondre Crosby-Nelson, Lynwood police said in a statement.

About 6:55 p.m. Jan. 28, Crosby-Nelson met Arroyo-Ortiz at Lynwood Roller Rink, 2030 Glenwood Dyer Rd., to finalize the purchase, police said.

Crosby-Nelson allegedly tried to rob Arroyo-Ortiz by grabbing the phone without paying and running, police said.

Arroyo-Ortiz chased him and allegedly fired shots, striking Crosby-Nelson in the head, back and buttocks, police said.

He was pronounced dead at St. Margaret Hospital in Dyer, Indiana, police said.

Arroyo-Ortiz is scheduled for a bond hearing Tuesday morning, police said.

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Johnatan Arroyo-Ortiz shot Diondre Crosby-Nelson multiple times after Crosby-Nelson allegedly attempted to rob him of his cellphone, authorities said.