The Chicago Police Department reported that a 17-year-old male has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm following his arrest early Monday morning.
Caught after allegedly opening fire on two individuals, the juvenile whose name has been withheld due to his age, was taken into custody without further incident. According to the Chicago Police Department, the shots were fired toward a 33-year-old male and a 26-year-old female in the 7900 block of S. Halsted St. Fortunately, the individuals targeted in the shooting escaped injury. The offender now faces two felony counts of attempted first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
The shooting incident, which took place shortly before the suspect was arrested at approximately 12:27 a.m. in the 1300 block of W. 73rd St., has also led to charges of illegal weapon possession as the male is under the age of 21.
As the juvenile offender awaits his detention hearing at the Juvenile Detention Center on 1100 S. Hamilton, the Chicago Police Department has not released additional details about the motive behind the shooting or the current status of the investigation. His court date has been set for the morning of January 8, 2024, with the hopes of understanding that prosecutors are seeking justice in the case.
