FBI Looking For Man Wanted In Beating Death Of Special Needs Man

DOLTON, IL - The FBI is helping the Dolton Police Department in finding a suspect wanted for murder in the 2015 beating death of a special needs man. Deandre D. Jones, 39 is sought for a murder that allegedly occurred on Nov. 10, 2015 in Dolton in which Jones is accused of beating a special needs man with a firearm. The victim later died as a result of his injuries, according to a wanted poster the FBI shared Thursday morning.

An arrest warrant was issued for Jones by the Circuit Court of Cook County for the charge of first degree murder on July 10, 2017.

Jones is a black man with black hair and brown eyes. He's 5'9" and ways 220 to 230 pounds. He uses both March 23, 1978 and May 23, 1978 as dates of birth, according to the FBI.

He also has several tattoos, one with the word "Valecia" on his right hand; another with the word "Nita" on his left hand; one with a cross with praying hands and the phrase "is my living in vain" on his lower left arm. The words "thug love" are tattooed on his stomach and there's a cross on his neck.

Jones, who is known to have previously lived in Chicago, is a convicted felon. The FBI included mugshots from 2009, 2013 and 2015 in their wanted poster. He's also considered armed and dangerous.

"The FBI Chicago Violent Crimes Task Force is comprised of dedicated agents, officers and sheriffs who will continue to assist local police departments in their search for dangerous, wanted fugitives," said Garrett Croon, FBI Chicago media coordinator. "Deandre Jones should be considered armed and dangerous and we need the public’s help to locate him and get him off the streets."

A reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to his arrest is offered.

Anyone with information on Jones' whereabouts should contact the FBI's Chicago Field Office at 312-421-6700. Local FBI offices and the American Embassy and Consulate may also be contacted.

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