A 45-year-old Chicago man is facing nearly two dozen felony charges after authorities say he fired at a woman, then opened up on responding SWAT officers during a tense, hours-long standoff in the South Shore neighborhood. Police arrested him late Sunday after he barricaded himself inside a home in the 2700 block of East 76th Street, and he was scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.
According to FOX 32 Chicago, Chicago police identified the suspect as 45-year-old Larry Hochmuth Jr. and said he "knowingly and intentionally" fired at SWAT officers who responded to the earlier shooting at the home. Prosecutors have charged him with eight counts of attempted murder, eight counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm in the direction of a police officer, two counts of aggravated assault of a peace officer, two counts of reckless discharge of a firearm, and single counts of aggravated discharge toward an occupied vehicle, possession of a weapon by a felon, and domestic battery with a prior conviction. FOX 32 Chicago also reported that Hochmuth was slated for a detention hearing on Wednesday.
The standoff began in the early morning and stretched through the day before it finally wrapped up late Sunday, according to local reports. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that officers were on scene in the 2700 block of East 76th Street and that the 45-year-old suspect was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn for observation.
Police Account and Scene Details
Police told FOX 32 Chicago that Hochmuth first fired a gun in the direction of a 44-year-old woman at the residence. After that, they say he barricaded himself inside and then opened fire on several SWAT officers as they moved in, though officials said no one was hit. Area 2 detectives were assigned to handle the follow-up investigation, according to police.
What the Charges Carry
The list of offenses includes several firearm and officer-related counts that carry stiff penalties under Illinois law. The definition of aggravated discharge of a firearm, including firing in the direction of a person known to be a peace officer, is set out in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Attempted first-degree murder is prosecuted under the general attempt statute and can be treated as a Class X felony. Class X sentences are described in the state sentencing code and carry determinate prison terms, generally 6 to 30 years, with the possibility of longer extended terms. For specific sentencing language, see the state provisions on FindLaw.
What's Next
Hochmuth was expected to appear in Cook County court for a detention hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, where prosecutors could seek to keep him in custody before trial or ask the judge to set bond. Any later steps in the case, including a formal arraignment and motions filed by prosecutors or defense counsel, will proceed through the Cook County courts as the case moves forward.
