A 26-year-old Park Forest woman is facing serious felony charges after Chicago police say an argument on the South Side turned into gunfire days before Christmas, leaving a 20-year-old man wounded. Investigators identified the suspect as Diamond Freeman, who is now charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with the Dec. 23 shooting. The victim was hit in the left arm and right leg and taken to a hospital in fair condition, and Freeman is scheduled for a detention hearing on Friday.
Police Confirm Arrest With Federal Help
Chicago police say Freeman was taken into custody on a Wednesday with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, according to FOX 32 Chicago. Authorities identified her as a Park Forest resident and said the investigation into the shooting remains active.
What Officers Say Led Up To The Shooting
The Dec. 23 incident unfolded in the 2400 block of East 106th Street in the South Deering neighborhood, where police say a 20-year-old man got into an argument that escalated to gunfire, according to Shore News Network. The man was shot once in the left arm and once in the right leg, then taken to the University of Chicago hospital in fair condition. No other injuries were reported, and police have not said publicly what sparked the dispute.
Charges And Court Date
Freeman faces one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery involving a firearm, police said. She is expected in court on Friday for a detention hearing, where prosecutors are likely to address bail and outline the next steps in the case, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
How Investigators Tracked The Suspect
According to police, Freeman ran from the scene after the South Deering shooting. Investigators say she was later located and arrested on Jan. 21 with help from the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force. Shore News Network reports she was taken into custody near her Park Forest home on the 300 block of Juniper Street. Officials have not released additional details on how authorities tracked her down.
What The Charges Could Mean
Both attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm are felony offenses in Illinois and can carry lengthy prison sentences, depending on the circumstances of the case, any sentencing enhancements, and whether there is a conviction. The aggravated battery with a firearm statute and its penalties are outlined in the state code, according to Justia.
