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Morgan Park Home Invasion Suspect Charged After Officer Shot in Vest

Police describe a gun firing during a struggle inside a South Davol Avenue home.

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.