Person with Gun Fires at Victim near Sheridan and Touhy; Weapon Recovered and Suspect Apprehended
Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
W Devon Ave & N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626, USA
Summary: A male Hispanic suspect, described as in his mid-30s, approximately 5'5" and 145 pounds, wearing a black shirt and blue jean shorts, was reported to have pointed a gun at a caller and fired one shot near the intersection of Touhy and Sheridan, by the BP gas station in Chicago, Illinois. The suspect, identified as living at 1740 West Estes, fled the scene. Police units responded, tracked the suspect southbound on Glenwood, and eventually apprehended him at 7115 Glenwood. The weapon was recovered, and no further injuries were reported. The incident involved a high risk to public safety due to the discharge of a firearm in a populated area.