Chicago shooting: Man, woman charged in connection with O'Hare home invasion on NW Side

Chicago police said 80-year-old victim, who was badly injured in incident, fought off attackers
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people have been charged after an 80-year-old man, who was badly injured in a Northwest Side home invasion, fought off his attackers.

Mansfield Wallace, 51, of Evanston has been charged with home invasion causing injury, aggravated battery of a victim over 60 and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, Chicago police said early Wednesday morning.
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Tabitha Hemphill, 31, of Chicago was charged with home invasion causing great bodily harm.

CPD said the two were arrested Monday in the 7400-block of West Talcott Avenue after being identified as the suspects who, less than an hour earlier, forced their way into a home in the 8500-block of West Catherine Avenue.

While in the home, they battered an 80-year-old man, causing serious injuries, CPD said.

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During the struggle, the 80-year-old fired a shot, hitting the man.



The suspects drove to Resurrection Hospital and were taken into custody and charged, police said.
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At last check, the 80-year-old man and the alleged invader he shot are both in critical condition.

The suspects are due in bond court Wednesday.

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