A planned purchase of four watches at Oakbrook Center was allegedly a setup for an armed robbery that ended in a fatal shooting, DuPage County prosecutors said at a court hearing Tuesday, Oct. 13. Chance Jamerson, 29, of Chicago, faces three felony counts of attempted armed robbery in connection with the Sept. 30 shooting in the parking lot of the west suburban mall. Prosecutors allege she coordinated the plan and shared the other group’s location and vehicle details with Justin Hill, 28, of Dolton. According to prosecutors, the driver of a black Mercedes agreed to meet Jamerson and two others at the mall to buy four Swatch watches for about $450 apiece. Because the watches were limited to one per customer, prosecutors said, four people were in the Mercedes. The driver brought $2,000 in cash. Prosecutors allege Jamerson was in the Mercedes and texted Hill updates, including instructions to block the vehicle and take the occupants’ belongings and phones. Hill, the sole occupant of a white Nissan Rogue, allegedly pulled in behind the Mercedes near the L.L. Bean store, blocking it in. Prosecutors said Hill opened a rear passenger door, pointed a gun at the occupants and demanded their property. The Mercedes driver got out and struggled with Hill over the weapon, prosecutors said. Jamerson allegedly left the car and tried to help Hill. The driver gained control of the gun and fired, striking both Hill and Jamerson, according to prosecutors. Hill died. Jamerson, though wounded, allegedly got back into the Nissan and drove around the parking lot before stopping. She was taken into custody at the scene, treated for her injuries and brought to a hospital. The Mercedes occupants drove away and were later stopped by Oakbrook Terrace police. They were taken into custody and subsequently released without charges. Police said they found a Springfield 9mm pistol in the Mercedes and shell casings in the parking lot. Jamerson was charged on Oct. 5. Prosecutors described her as an accomplice, citing text messages and other evidence. Her attorney, Gus Kostopoulos, disputed the allegations and told the court she was not involved in setting up a robbery. The judge ordered Jamerson detained, citing concerns about potential danger to the people involved and the broader community. Kostopoulos asked for electronic monitoring and home confinement, noting that Jamerson has three young children, including a newborn. The judge acknowledged the family circumstances but denied the request. Jamerson’s next court date is scheduled for Oct. 23.