18-year-old Steven Montano charged with killing Andres Vasquez-Lasso allegedly opened fire on the Chicago police officer outside an elementary school as children took cover under a playground slide.
of first-degree murder, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated discharge of a firearm stemming from the fatal March 1 shooting.
According to Assistant State’s Attorney Anne McCord Rodgers, the shooting arose from an argument between Montano and his 37-year-old girlfriend inside their home in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue. When they refused, Montano allegedly took off on foot, hopping through multiple yards before Vasquez-Lasso and another officer — who were driving down Spaulding Avenue — located him and began pursuit.
Montano allegedly fired five shots, striking Vasquez-Lasso three times — one time each in his left temple, left forearm and left calf. Vasquez-Lasso was also able to fire his weapon twice, hitting Montano in the mouth area. Vasquez-Lasso’s pursuit and the shooting is captured on his body-worn camera, according to McCord Rodgers. The 32-year-old officer was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital where he died of his injuries.
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