CHICAGO — A 42-year-old Chicago man has been formally charged after allegedly shooting another man during a late-night incident in the city’s South Deering neighborhood.
According to Chicago police, Paul Garcia was arrested on Tuesday in the 9600 block of South Exchange Avenue. He faces one felony count of attempted first-degree murder and two felony counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Details of the Shooting
Authorities identified Garcia as the suspect involved in the June 21 shooting of a 35-year-old man in the 9700 block of South Commercial Avenue.
The motive behind the shooting has not been released. Police have not disclosed whether the two men knew each other or if the attack was random.
Garcia’s arrest took place more than a month after the incident, suggesting investigators spent significant time identifying and locating the suspect.
Upcoming Court Appearance
Garcia is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing on Thursday, where prosecutors are expected to argue for his continued custody pending trial.
No updates have been provided on the victim’s condition, and authorities say no further information is available at this time.
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