Chicago crime: Teen among 2 charged after police officer hit with wooden stick in Little Village

Monday, September 18, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people have been charged after a Chicago police officer was hit with a wooden stick early Saturday morning, CPD said.

It happened just after 1 a.m. in the Little Village neighborhood. Police said officers were in the 2500 block of South Homan Avenue when someone approached and tried to batter them.

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The officers tried to subdue that person, but another offender intervened, police said. That's when one of the offenders struck an officer with a heavy wooden stick.

Police said two officers were transported to a local hospital, where they were listed in good condition. The two offenders were taken into custody.

Police later said 46-year-old Arturo Rodriguez was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.



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A 16-year-old boy was charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer, among other charges.

Police did not immediately provide further information.

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