Police chased and shot a 21-year-old man who pulled a gun in the South Shore neighborhood Monday morning, a police union spokesman said.
Two officers saw the man holding his side about 11 a.m. as he approached 75th Street and Stony Island, Fraternal Order of Police spokesman Pat Camden said, When the officers tried to stop the man to talk, he began to run and pulled out a gun, Camden said.
Officers found the man crouching in a backyard in the 1500 block of East 77th Street, Camden said. When the man turned with the gun toward one of the officers, the officer shot the man, he said.
Rayshawn Balkcom, 23, was just returning to his home when he saw the man run into his backyard, with police chasing him.
"I see police with their guns out," Balkcom said. "I couldn't see him because the house was in the way, but then I hear the shots — four or five shots. Man I was just hoping I wouldn't get shot in the crossfire."
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
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Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
Monday, September 3 2012 12:29 PM EDT2012-09-03 16:29:21 GMT
Pastors of several churches will march with the Caravan for Peace on Monday, appealing for people to march with them - for an end to the violence and drugs.
Pastors of several churches will march with the Caravan for Peace on Monday, appealing for people to march with them - for an end to the violence and drugs.
Thursday, July 12 2012 9:23 PM EDT2012-07-13 01:23:17 GMT
CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Chicago police are investigating the death of a 25-year old woman who was shot over 20 times, she suffered multiple shots in the face, head, chest, and legs.
CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Chicago police are investigating the death of a 25-year old woman who was shot over 20 times, she suffered multiple shots in the face, head, chest, and legs.
