Unlawful Use Of A Weapon
Cops Find Guns, Drugs While Arresting Man For Threatening Girlfriend
Police arresting a West Side man for threatening his girlfriend with a gun Saturday night discovered assault weapons and drugs at his home.
Murder Charges Filed In Death Of Teen Whose Sister Attended Obama Gun Violence Speech
Murder charges have been filed against a man in connection with the shooting death of Janay McFarlane, 18, who was gunned down Friday just hours after her sister stood on stage with President Barack Obama as he delivered an address against violence.
Man About To Be Evicted Pulls AK-47 On Landlord
Bond has been set at $50,000 for a South Shore resident who pointed an AK-47 assault rifle at his landlord, who had gone to the man’s apartment Tuesday night to discuss his eviction.
Cops: Arrest Of Parolee Part Of Crackdown On Gang Funeral Violence
The city’s crackdown on violence at gang funerals continued Wednesday when officers nabbed a parolee with a gun on the West Side, officials said.
Death Of Teen Shot In Struggle Over Gun With Dad Ruled Homicide
The death of a Rogers Park teen who was shot in the head last week when he and his father were struggling over a handgun has been ruled a homicide, an autopsy on Saturday found.
Man Held On $500K Bond In Police-Involved Shooting On South Side
A man has been charged in connection with a police-involved shooting early Friday in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side that left him hospitalized.
Man Charged With Pointing Gun At Police Officers
Bond was set at $100,000 Tuesday for a West Side man accused of pointing a gun at Chicago Police officers, who shot at him Sunday night in the Austin neighborhood.
Complaint About Fireworks Results In Shooting Arrests
A complaint of noisy fireworks early Tuesday reportedly led police to arrest two men for a weekend shooting in southwest suburban Bolingbrook.
Federal Judge Tosses Part Of Chicago’s Gun Ordinance
A federal judge has thrown out part of the city’s gun law, finding a section of the ordinance is too vague and unconstitutional.
Nevada Man Arrested When Weapons Found In Luggage At Greyhound Station
A Nevada man was arrested Saturday when he admitted that there were weapons and ammunition in his baggage during a security check at the Greyhound bus station in the West Loop.
Charges Dropped Against Elderly Man Who Shot Intruder
Cook County prosecutors have dropped weapons charges against an elderly man who shot a teenage burglar who broke into his Englewood home last week.
Pizzeria Robbery Suspect Caught While Allegedly Stealing Car
Jamaine Williams had already been identified as a suspect in a pizzeria robbery in Ukrainian Village, but that didn’t stop the fugitive from allegedly stealing a car — because he was tired of the one he was driving.
Man Charged After South Side Barricade Situation
A man involved in a barricade situation that began late Friday inside a Woodlawn residence was ordered held on $100,000 bond Sunday.
Police: Former Worker Fires Shot At Elgin Auto Shop
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly firing a shot inside the auto repair shop where he used to work in Elgin.
Ex-Employee Fires Shots At Chicago Heights Business
A business in south suburban Chicago Heights was ransacked shots were fired inside by an Indiana man who previously worked there, police said.
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