FBI sanctions listing
JOSEPH MATOS
JOSEPH MATOS is an individual designated on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted (FBI) sanctions list under the Violent Crime - Murders programme, listed on 2024-06-25. Violent Crime - Murders. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, American nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Murder in Aid of Racketeering and Murder Through the Use of a Firearm Joseph Matos, also known as "Troubles", is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a National Guard member in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois on July 3, 2021. The victim had just graduated from basic training and was walking to his car after leaving a party over the Fourth of July weekend when he was alleged to have been shot and killed by Matos and a fellow gang member. Matos is believed to be a member of the Milwaukee Kings street gang, a criminal organization whose members and associates have engaged in narcotics trafficking and committed acts of violence, including murder and assault, to acquire and preserve the gang’s perceived territory on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. On May 14, 2024, an arrest warrant was issued for Matos in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Chicago, Illinois, after he was charged with murder in aid of racketeering and murder through the use of a firearm. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Joseph Matos. Additional reward money may be available. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Designation record
| List / authority | US FBI (FBI) — FBI — Violent Crime - Murders |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Violent Crime - Murders |
| Date listed | 2024-06-25 |
| Source record ID | fbi:afe37027b23046a6a96f8e42d57d1362 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Violent Crime - Murders |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 9, 1982 |
| Place of birth | Illinois |
| Nationality / country | American |
| Gender | Male |
Known aliases (3)
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | fbi:afe37027b23046a6a96f8e42d57d1362 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |