An armed man was critically injured in a Chicago police shooting in the North Lawndale neighborhood Monday near 21st and St. Louis, officials said.
A 25-year-old Chicago man who a CPD officer shot in the North Lawndale neighborhood Monday morning is now facing charges, CPD said Tuesday night.
Javontay Kindred has been charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and unlawful used of a weapon by a felon who previously possessed or used a firearm. Chicago police said Kindred was taken into custody Monday in the 2100-block of South St. Louis Avenue after fleeing from officers conducting an investigatory stop with a firearm.Chicago police previously said officers were driving in an unmarked squad car about 11:35 a.m. when they saw a group of people near a double-parked vehicle and tried to stop them to investigate.He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition.
The shooting prompted angry responses from Kindred's relatives. They questioned why the 25-year-old father was shot. "They say he had a gun. But he showed that he didn't have a gun," said Ebony Chapman, Kindred's sister. "So he started running... but he surrendered, and you shoot him."Kindred is due in bond court Wednesday.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chicago shooting: Police shoot, critically injure armed man in North Lawndale, officials sayAn armed man was critically injured in a Chicago police shooting in the North Lawndale neighborhood Monday near 21st and St. Louis, officials said.
Read more »
Chicago sees 9 armed robberies in just over an hour: 'Kind of scary'Chicago's West Side saw nine armed robberies within the span of just over an hour as crime continues to rise in the Windy City, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Read more »
Chicago police seek Lake View armed robbery suspectsChicago police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects wanted for an armed robbery on the North Side. See video:
Read more »
New Zealand hostage pilot appears in photos with armed West Papua rebels | CNNSeparatist fighters in Indonesia's restive Papua region have released a series of images showing a pilot from New Zealand who was taken hostage more than a week ago.
Read more »
South Asians are helping build Chicago's progressive movement - Chicago ReaderSouth Asian people have been organizing in Chicago for years—now, two are running for alderperson in the February 28 election. | ✍️ Ankur Singh
Read more »