Charges have surfaced for Malcolm Harris, a 40-year-old Chicago man, accused of a brazen act of violence against a police officer during a traffic stop earlier this month. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Harris faces allegations of hitting and dragging a cop in West Garfield Park and is charged with attempted first-degree and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
The incident reportedly occurred in the 4700 block of West Madison Avenue around 6:40 p.m. on May 3, when Harris was pulled over by the police. In a subsequent altercation, the officer involved was dragged and fell to the ground, causing their firearm to discharge. This information was shared by sources within the Chicago Police Department.
Further details provided by WGN-TV elaborate on the charges against Harris, including one felony count of attempted first-degree murder. The narrative holds that the officer was struck by the suspect's vehicle during the traffic stop, which was initiated due to erratic driving. The car was later found abandoned on West Adams Street.
Harris, who resides in South Austin, was apprehended over two weeks after the incident near his home. While the officer was reported to be in good condition, following the episode, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has launched an investigation into the circumstances but has yet to provide a public update. Harris is scheduled for a court appearance on Tuesday for a detention hearing.
