A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting at police officers during a foot chase on the city’s South Side.
A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting at police officers during a foot chase on the city’s South Side.Menard Allison, 34, was arrested just before 8 p.m. on Saturday in the 6400 block of South Green Street in the Englewood neighborhood, according to Chicago police.
Investigators said the arrest came less than 15 minutes after Allison allegedly shot in the direction of an officer. No one was struck, and the officer did not return fire.The incident began when officers on patrol observed Allison riding a motorized scooter on the sidewalk in an "unsafe manner," police said. He then struck a light pole and fell before attempting to flee on foot. During the chase, Allison allegedly turned and fired multiple shots at pursuing officers before continuing to run. He was taken into custody a short distance away, and a gun was recovered at the scene.Allison is charged with attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm at a police officer, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, violating sex offender registration requirements and drug possession. He also faces multiple misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing officers.No injuries were reported.Allison has been arrested in Chicago six times since 2015 for charges including aggravated discharge of a firearm and possession of a stolen vehicle. Allison is scheduled to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday.
Il Cook County Chicago Englewood News Organization Cpd Crime Publicsafety
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sheridan Gorman celebration of life held as Yorktown, N.Y., mourns college student killed in ChicagoSaturday, family and friends bid a final farewell to Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student shot and killed last week in Chicago.
Read more »
Memorial held for Adam Toledo 5 years after he was shot and killed by CPD officerFriends and family came together Sunday to remember Adam Toledo, a 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed by police five years ago Sunday.
Read more »
Cleveland Police need help identifying driver in deadly hit-and-run crash involving electric scooterThe Cleveland Division of Police is asking for help identifying a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash earlier in March in Tremont.
Read more »
Chicago launches 'Repair Chicago' forums as part of reparations effortChicago is taking its next step toward reparations, and it starts with listening.
Read more »
Man tried to sexually assault woman near Millennium Park; witnesses intervened: CPDA man tried to sexually assault a 20-year-old woman near Chicago's Millennium Park Monday morning before witnesses intervened, police said.
Read more »
Electric scooter causes fire at Lake Forest, Illinois, homePreliminary findings indicated that the fire may have originated from an electric scooter while it was charging.
Read more »