South Side man accused of trapping firefighters in his basement, threatening them with knife

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South Side man accused of trapping firefighters in his basement, threatening them with knife
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A South Side man faces felonies for allegedly calling firefighters to his home and trapping them inside, authorities said.

An Auburn Gresham man previously convicted of attempted murder faces several felony charges for allegedly barricading two Chicago firefighters in his basement and threatening them with a knife, Chicago police announced Thursday.

Jordan’s attorney, Joshua Kutnick, said he was unable to comment until he had further reviewed the charges.Jordan previously served time in prison for attempted murder before he filed a post-conviction petition for retrial, according to court records.

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