Overview
- Chicago police identified the suspect as Darren Brewster, 35, and filed counts including attempted first-degree murder, home invasion with a firearm, aggravated discharge, and a weapons offense.
- Officers responded around 1:22 a.m. Sunday to the 11400 block of South Davol Avenue in Morgan Park for a disturbance at a residence.
- During an altercation with an 18-year-old, a gun fired, striking the teen and the chest area of an officer’s protective vest, according to investigators.
- A second officer fired at Brewster, wounding him and unintentionally re-injuring the teen; both were hospitalized in fair condition while the officer was treated and released.
- Brewster’s detention hearing was set for Tuesday, the involved officers were placed on at least 30 days of administrative duty, and COPA requested public tips.