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On Thursday 07 December 2023, at approximately 1:20 p.m., UIC Police responded to a report of an aggravated assault that occurred at 1810 W. Fillmore St. The victim, who is an Illinois Department of Corrections Officer, was approached by an offender driving a gold in color sedan who pointed a handgun at the Officer while stating, “Do you want to die?” The vehicle then fled Eastbound on Fillmore St. and Northbound on Wood St. The offender is described as a male, 20-30 years of age, with freckles on his face and facial hair. No injuries were reported from the incident.
The Chicago Police Department will lead the investigation. Anyone with information should call 311.
Approximate crime location mapped: maps.app.goo.gl/8F9EW9iSV4x78qMZ8
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