Minn. man charged in West Side shooting involving Chicago police

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team, Christian Piekos, and Maher Kawash WLS logo
Monday, December 23, 2024 11:02AM

Minn. man charged in West Side shooting involving CPD
Chicago police said a Minnesota man has been charged in a weekend shooting involving officers in the North Austin neighborhood.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Minnesota man has been charged in a weekend shooting involving Chicago police.

Tiresias Young, 45, is facing two counts of first degree attempted murder, police said.

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The shooting took place at about 12:45 a.m. Saturday in the 5700-block of West North Avenue.

Chicago police said Young allegedly shot a 36-year-old man then tried to shoot two CPD officers.

One officer returned fire, police said. The officers were not hurt.

Police said a person suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is now investigating the use of force, and the officers involved will be placed on routine administrative leave.

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