A 19-year-old Chicago woman has been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and armed robbery among other charges. Aniah Benson, who resides on the 9100 block of S. Princeton Ave., faced a detention hearing today, following her arrest in connection to an incident that occurred last month.
On August 23, Benson allegedly shot a 33-year-old man after taking his personal belongings in the 200 block of E. 92nd St., an event that resulted in an injury to the victim. Police apprehended Benson last Friday in the 200 block of W. 95th St., where she was identified as the perpetrator.
Benson has been hit with one felony count each of aggravated battery with the discharge of a firearm, robbery armed with a firearm, and possession of cocaine, which the Chicago Police Department stated involved an amount between 15 and 100 grams. The arrest marks another striking entry in a year that has seen a troubling rate of gun-related crimes in Chicago.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, and the specifics of the ensuing robbery remain under wraps, as police have not yet released further details regarding the case. The investigation is ongoing, and as such, law enforcement has been tight-lipped about further revelations, or any potential motives behind Benson's alleged actions.
