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Axe-Wielding Suspect Hits Firefighters’ Cars at South Side Stations

Police seek tips in a linked case with no injuries or arrests.

Overview

  • Chicago police say a man with an axe damaged seven vehicles outside an Englewood firehouse around 6 a.m. Friday.
  • Investigators link the case to earlier strikes at South Side stations on Feb. 5, March 16, and April 6.
  • The union counted 12 cars damaged Monday in Bronzeville and seven more Friday in Englewood.
  • Police described the suspect as a Black man in dark clothes and white shoes, possibly with a backpack, and asked for tips to Area One detectives at 312-747-8384 referencing case No. 26-1-037CA.
  • No injuries or arrests were reported as photos showed shattered windows, deep dents, and puncture marks on cars parked in station lots.