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Chicago Woman Charged in April Shooting, Coordinated Arrest by Police and Fugitive Task Force

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Published on July 25, 2024
Chicago Woman Charged in April Shooting, Coordinated Arrest by Police and Fugitive Task ForceSource: Chicago Police Department

Yesterday, Chicago authorities announced the arrest of 22-year-old Mya Adams in connection with an April shooting that resulted in the injury of a 23-year-old male. Adams, hailing from the 1500 block of S. Kedvale in Chicago, stands accused of a felony count of aggravated battery with discharge of a firearm. The arrest was a coordinated effort by the Chicago Police Department and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, taking place in the 1800 block of S. Albany.

Per details furnished in an official statement by the Chicago Police Department, Adams was identified through investigation as the assailant in the April 29th incident which occurred in the 1500 block of S. Ridgeway. The victim, who was 23 at the time of the shooting, sustained injuries in what was detailed as a violent encounter in Chicago's 10th District. Following her apprehension, Adams was placed into custody and charged accordingly.

Adams' detention hearing is set to take place at the 2600 S. California court on today's date.

As the legal proceedings against Adams commence, the authorities have not disclosed any additional information regarding the circumstances of the shooting or the current condition of the victim.