A Cook County man has been charged with firing shots at police officers during a foot pursuit in South Shore Saturday.
Shaquille Park, 30, of Markham, faces two felony counts of attempted first-degree murder, one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon , one felony count of possession of a controlled substance, one count of manufacturing or delivering cannabis and one misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property, less than $500.
On Saturday, police officers assigned to the 3rd District tactical unit were conducting a narcotics investigation in the 2400 block of East 72nd Street when Park allegedly fled on foot.The officers pursued him, at which time, Park allegedly turned and discharged a firearm toward the officers. An officer returned fire, striking him on the left side of the body. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
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