A Chicago man who allegedly shot an Illinois State Police (ISP) Trooper Tuesday night has been charged with attempted murder.
Cristobal Santana, 37, faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder, one count of aggravated battery with a firearm to a police officer, one count of aggravated battery to a police officer and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
At about 10:47 p.m. Tuesday, ISP Trooper Dakotah Champman-Green stopped Santana in the 1600 block of Toronto Road in Springfield.Santana allegedly fled the scene but was taken into custody at 1:58 a.m. Wednesday. Santana was taken to the hospital for injuries sustained during the apprehension and remains in the hospital.
At the time of the shooting, Santana was allegedly a suspect in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Adrianna Lopez.The investigation is ongoing. that I have read and agree
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