Man pistol-whipped during robbery attempt in Gage Park
The victim's daughter said other incidents in the neighborhood have her concerned for her safety.
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The victim's daughter said other incidents in the neighborhood have her concerned for her safety.
Chicago police said the two men, 33 and 42, were arguing when one of them pulled out a handgun.
Chicago police said two men, 33 and 42, were in an argument, when one of them pulled out a handgun.
On Friday, a middle school in Gage Park kicked off its festivities for Hispanic Heritage Month. Students hit the stage to perform a re-enactment of "El Grito de Dolores."
Chicago police say the thieves would park their cars, then go up to the victim, pointing their guns, and demand their belongings.
The robberies happened between June 15-19 in the Gage Park, Humboldt Park, and Hermosa neighborhoods.
The situation happened around 3 a.m. in the 5900 block of South Washtenaw Avenue.
Chicago police said officers responded to the scene for a shots fired call. The offender was found inside a nearby residence.
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Chicago Police detectives are asking anyone with additional photos or video to give them a call.
Officer Huesca appeared in a tribute video for his good friend and colleague, Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso.
Huesca was off duty, but in uniform, at the time of the shooting.
Officer Huesca was shot and killed near his home in Gage Park early this past Sunday. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
CPD Supt. Snelling said the 30-year-old officer was returning home when he was shot multiple times.
Officer Luis Huesca was shot and killed while off duty, but in uniform in the Gage Park neighborhood Sunday morning. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Officer Luis Huesca was off duty when he was shot and killed while on his way home Sunday morning. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said the officer was shot and killed after getting home from work.
Police said the robberies happened between April 2 and April 12 in the Gage Park, Brighton Park, and Back of the Yards neighborhoods.
According to Chicago police, the victim, a 38-year-old man, was standing in an alley when an unknown male approached and demanded his property at gunpoint.
Chicago police say a 38-year-old man was standing in an alley when an unknown male approached on foot and demanded his property at gunpoint.
A man in his 30s suffered a graze wound to the left eyebrow and was taken to Holy Cross Hospital in good condition. A second man, 27, also on the street, was struck by the offender's vehicle, which continued westbound on 57th St.
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