Chicago streets were marred by violence once more as 35-year-old Donnell Payne stands accused of the attempted murder of a 19-year-old male. Following his arrest earlier this week, Payne now faces a slew of serious charges including a felony count of first-degree attempted murder, one felony count of aggravated battery with a firearm, and an additional felony count of aggravated battery against a peace officer. Chicago Police Department officials said.

Law enforcement captured Payne on the evening of April 17 near the 12200 block of S. Sangamon St., within half an hour after the victim suffered gunshot wounds in a separate location on Lafayette Ave. According to reports, the young victim is struggling for his life after the harrowing event that unfolded in the 6th District. The police officers, braving the broad avenues where danger has become a common companion, placed Payne into custody charging accordingly.

There's little in the way of additional details at the present time, but the community has been shaken by the brazenness of the attack, raising questions about safety and the prevalence of gun violence in the area. As communities grapple with these incidents, answers remain elusive in the shadows of every corner where violence has taken root.

The suspect, held in the chokehold of the law, will stand before a judge at a detention hearing scheduled for the afternoon at the courthouse located at 2600 S. California. Officials have yet to release any statement regarding a possible motive or the circumstances that preceded this desperate act. However, the charges leveled against Donnell Payne paint a grim picture of that fateful encounter on Lafayette Ave.