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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Chicago police seek man wanted in 3 West Garfield Park armed robberies
Chicago police are searching for the man they say robbed three people at gunpoint on Thursday on the city's West Side. The robberies happened during the afternoon hours in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. Police said in each incident, the suspect approached the victims on foot while brandishing a black handgun and demanded their property before leaving the scene. Two of the victims were working at construction sites when they were robbed, police said. Incident dates and locations: 4300 block of West Washington Boulevard 12:25 p.m. 4400 block of West Monroe Street at 4:10 p.m. 0-100 block of South Kilbourn Avenue around 4:11 p.m. The suspect was described as an African American male between 16 and 25 years old, standing between 5-foot-7 and 6-foot-1, 140-150 pounds, with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a dark gray hooded sweatshirt with a white design on the back, black pants, white/black gym shoes, and a black surgical mask. Anyone with information is asked to contact Area 4 detectives at 312-746-8253 or submit an anonymous tip at
CBS News
21-05-2025
- CBS News
Man charged with attempted murder after CPD officer dragged by pickup truck
A man was charged with attempted murder after a Chicago Police officer was injured during a traffic stop in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood. Chicago police said Malcolm Harris, 40, was charged with one felony count of attempted first-degree murder and one felony count of aggravated battery using a deadly weapon. On May 3, police pulled over a car for erratic driving in the 4700 block of West Madison Street. As officers investigated, the driver, identified as Harris, tried to speed off and hit and dragged an officer, police said. The officer fell to the ground, and the officer's weapon discharged. No one was struck by the gunfire. Harris is expected in court on Wednesday for a detention hearing.
