Concealed Carry Holder Detained After Alleged Shooting Outside Loyola Red Line
A judge on Wednesday ordered the detention of Tevon Jackson, a 24-year-old concealed carry holder, following accusations from prosecutors that he fired his gun during an argument outside the Loyola Red Line station. The incident left two men injured, although details regarding the number of victims shot remain inconsistent in court documents.
According to a Chicago police report, the altercation began when Jackson engaged in a dispute with two men while walking in the 1200 block of West Arthur around 2 p.m. on Monday. The disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation outside the train station, during which Jackson allegedly drew and discharged his firearm.
Initially, Chicago Police Department (CPD) reported that a 24-year-old man was shot in the arm, while a 28-year-old man sustained a hand injury. However, Alderman Maria Hadden later clarified that the older man’s hand injury was caused by a fence and not a gunshot wound.
Despite the conflicting reports, felony complaints filed on Wednesday asserted that Jackson shot both individuals, with the older man purportedly being struck in his right-hand ring finger. Judge William Fahy’s detention order also referenced Jackson allegedly shooting two individuals.
However, the CPD report submitted to the court indicated that the older man cut his hand while jumping a fence and was not shot. The department’s official press release announcing charges also stated that only one man was shot.
Following the incident, Jackson flagged down a patrol car and surrendered to authorities, claiming self-defense. Police reportedly recovered a firearm from his waistband at the scene. Despite having no prior criminal record, Jackson is now facing two counts of aggravated battery by discharging a firearm.
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