An 18-year-old Chicago man has been slapped with charges including an attempt at murder following a midsummer evening's violent confrontation, where he allegedly shot a 31-year-old man while trying to hijack the victim's vehicle, police said. The suspect, Deandre Milons, who hails from the 6100 block of S. Carpenter St., was apprehended in the 2700 block of S. California Ave., as per the Chicago Police Department.
Milons now faces a series of felony counts that include first-degree attempt murder, aggravated battery with the discharge of a firearm, and the attempted aggravated vehicular hijacking involving a firearm, these charges were lodged against him after an investigation connected him to the crime, which took place on July 10, around 10:24 p.m. in the 7500 block of S. Dorchester Ave. The victim, who sustained serious injuries during the assault, has not been named by authorities in the public release.
The case moved forward to a detention hearing at the courthouse located at 2600 S. California today, with the accused Milons decidedly placed in detention until further proceedings. The Chicago Police Department has not divulged any additional details surrounding the case, and Milons' legal representation remains unidentified in reports.
