A 35-year-old Chicago man is facing a slate of charges after police say he shot a 55-year-old man during an armed robbery on the city's West Side. The victim was hit in the left leg in an alley behind the 3500 block of West Van Buren Street and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was reported in good condition. Officers later arrested the suspect in West Town, and authorities say he now faces criminal charges.
Arrest and charges
Chicago police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Joshua Rivera, who was taken into custody around 5:52 p.m. in the 2400 block of West Grand Avenue, according to FOX 32 Chicago. Rivera is charged with one felony count of attempted first-degree murder, a felony count of possession of a controlled substance, four misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing an officer, and a misdemeanor count of criminal damage under $500, the station reports. The outlet says the case details were provided by the Chicago Police Department.
Shooting and the victim
The gunfire was reported around 2:04 p.m. in an alley behind the 3500 block of West Van Buren Street, where a 55-year-old man was shot in the left leg and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition, according to a weekend roundup by CBS Chicago. Police say the shooting happened during an armed robbery, and detectives are still working through witness statements and reviewing any available video. No additional arrests had been reported at the time of the latest update.
What happens next
Rivera is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing on Thursday, FOX 32 Chicago reports. The charges are still allegations, and the case will proceed through the Cook County court, where prosecutors may file formal counts. Chicago Police Department detectives continue to investigate.
Citywide context
The Van Buren alley shooting was part of a broader weekend tally of shootings across the city compiled by CBS Chicago, highlighting both the number of cases CPD is handling and the department's reliance on tips and camera footage. With one suspect now in custody in this case, investigators say they will keep following leads to see if the robbery is connected to any other incidents on the West Side. The investigation remains active.
