Man in Custody After Firing Shots at Police
8616 S Marquette Ave
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Summary
- A 34-year-old man is in custody after opening fire on responding police officers Tuesday night.
- The suspect was apprehended in a nearby apartment after initially fleeing the scene.
- No officers or bystanders were injured by gunfire.
Timeline
Area Two Detectives are investigating.
There was no one struck by gunfire and officers were not injured.
Charges are currently pending for the suspect.
The male offender then fled westbound and entered a residence, where he was placed into custody without incident.
The offender produced a firearm, pointed it in the direction of the responding officers, and fired a shot toward them.
Officers were responding to a call of shots fired at the above location at approximately 8:55 p.m.. Upon arrival, police observed a 34-year-old male matching the description of the offender.
According to an update from the Chicago Police Department, a man is in custody after firing a gun towards officers on Tuesday evening.
The suspect fired three to five rounds, Officers are searching for shell casings.
Police have not yet recovered the rifle used in the shooting. A search warrant is being obtained.
Police are searching a vacant lot north of the house for evidence related to the shooting.
Police have detained a suspect in a basement and confirmed a positive identification.
Police are blocking off 86th Street and Marquette and 87th Street and Marquette.
An ambulance is being dispatched to the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8616 S Marquette Ave.
Area Two Detectives are investigating.
There was no one struck by gunfire and officers were not injured.
Charges are currently pending for the suspect.
The male offender then fled westbound and entered a residence, where he was placed into custody without incident.
The offender produced a firearm, pointed it in the direction of the responding officers, and fired a shot toward them.
Officers were responding to a call of shots fired at the above location at approximately 8:55 p.m.. Upon arrival, police observed a 34-year-old male matching the description of the offender.
According to an update from the Chicago Police Department, a man is in custody after firing a gun towards officers on Tuesday evening.
The suspect fired three to five rounds, Officers are searching for shell casings.
Police have not yet recovered the rifle used in the shooting. A search warrant is being obtained.
Police are searching a vacant lot north of the house for evidence related to the shooting.
Police have detained a suspect in a basement and confirmed a positive identification.
Police are blocking off 86th Street and Marquette and 87th Street and Marquette.
An ambulance is being dispatched to the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8616 S Marquette Ave.
Area Two Detectives are investigating.
There was no one struck by gunfire and officers were not injured.
Charges are currently pending for the suspect.
The male offender then fled westbound and entered a residence, where he was placed into custody without incident.
The offender produced a firearm, pointed it in the direction of the responding officers, and fired a shot toward them.
Officers were responding to a call of shots fired at the above location at approximately 8:55 p.m.. Upon arrival, police observed a 34-year-old male matching the description of the offender.
According to an update from the Chicago Police Department, a man is in custody after firing a gun towards officers on Tuesday evening.
The suspect fired three to five rounds, Officers are searching for shell casings.
Police have not yet recovered the rifle used in the shooting. A search warrant is being obtained.
Police are searching a vacant lot north of the house for evidence related to the shooting.
Police have detained a suspect in a basement and confirmed a positive identification.
Police are blocking off 86th Street and Marquette and 87th Street and Marquette.
An ambulance is being dispatched to the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8616 S Marquette Ave.
Area Two Detectives are investigating.
There was no one struck by gunfire and officers were not injured.
Charges are currently pending for the suspect.
The male offender then fled westbound and entered a residence, where he was placed into custody without incident.
The offender produced a firearm, pointed it in the direction of the responding officers, and fired a shot toward them.
Officers were responding to a call of shots fired at the above location at approximately 8:55 p.m.. Upon arrival, police observed a 34-year-old male matching the description of the offender.
According to an update from the Chicago Police Department, a man is in custody after firing a gun towards officers on Tuesday evening.
The suspect fired three to five rounds, Officers are searching for shell casings.
Police have not yet recovered the rifle used in the shooting. A search warrant is being obtained.
Police are searching a vacant lot north of the house for evidence related to the shooting.
Police have detained a suspect in a basement and confirmed a positive identification.
Police are blocking off 86th Street and Marquette and 87th Street and Marquette.
An ambulance is being dispatched to the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8616 S Marquette Ave.
Area Two Detectives are investigating.
There was no one struck by gunfire and officers were not injured.
Charges are currently pending for the suspect.
The male offender then fled westbound and entered a residence, where he was placed into custody without incident.
The offender produced a firearm, pointed it in the direction of the responding officers, and fired a shot toward them.
Officers were responding to a call of shots fired at the above location at approximately 8:55 p.m.. Upon arrival, police observed a 34-year-old male matching the description of the offender.
According to an update from the Chicago Police Department, a man is in custody after firing a gun towards officers on Tuesday evening.
The suspect fired three to five rounds, Officers are searching for shell casings.
Police have not yet recovered the rifle used in the shooting. A search warrant is being obtained.
Police are searching a vacant lot north of the house for evidence related to the shooting.
Police have detained a suspect in a basement and confirmed a positive identification.
Police are blocking off 86th Street and Marquette and 87th Street and Marquette.
An ambulance is being dispatched to the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8616 S Marquette Ave.
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At least no one got hurtππ½
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ALL FIRST RESPONDERS PLEASE BE SAFE AND CAREFUL OUT THERE YOUR FAMILIES NEEDS YOU TO π πππππππππ
At least no one got hurtππ½
SICKENING really SICKENING. God bless CPD
Good job. I catching Thayer person!
ALL FIRST RESPONDERS PLEASE BE SAFE AND CAREFUL OUT THERE YOUR FAMILIES NEEDS YOU TO π πππππππππ
At least no one got hurtππ½
SICKENING really SICKENING. God bless CPD
Good job. I catching Thayer person!
ALL FIRST RESPONDERS PLEASE BE SAFE AND CAREFUL OUT THERE YOUR FAMILIES NEEDS YOU TO π πππππππππ
At least no one got hurtππ½
SICKENING really SICKENING. God bless CPD
Good job. I catching Thayer person!
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ALL FIRST RESPONDERS PLEASE BE SAFE AND CAREFUL OUT THERE YOUR FAMILIES NEEDS YOU TO π πππππππππ
At least no one got hurtππ½
SICKENING really SICKENING. God bless CPD
Good job. I catching Thayer person!