Paroled Six-Time Felon Charged with Shooting Woman and Firing at Chicago Police
Prosecutors have charged Pierre Davis, a paroled six-time felon, with shooting a woman inside a South Side apartment and then attempting to shoot Chicago police officers who pursued him into an alley. The encounter culminated in officers returning fire and critically wounding Davis, with no officers sustaining injuries in the incident.
On Friday night, Davis, 28, was apprehended in the 7900 block of South Ingleside Avenue. The Chicago police confirmed that no officers were physically harmed during the arrest. The 22-year-old woman who was shot in the nearby residence was hospitalized and reported to be in good condition.
The series of events unfolded around 7:45 p.m. when authorities responded to a 911 call regarding an intoxicated man wielding two knives and slashing tires. As officers were en route, updated information indicated that the armed individual had fired shots at a woman and punctured all of her tires.
Upon arrival, CPD units swiftly located Davis, who fled on foot into an alley. During the pursuit, Davis allegedly fired a gun at the officers. In response, two officers discharged their weapons, striking Davis multiple times, the police department reported.
Davis was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in serious condition.
Following the shooting, officers discovered the 22-year-old woman inside a nearby apartment with two gunshot wounds to her arm. She was also taken to the University of Chicago Hospital and was listed in good condition. Investigators found shell casings and bullet holes in the residence, indicating gunfire had occurred inside.
Two officers involved in the altercation were hospitalized for observation but did not sustain gunshot wounds or significant injuries. As per protocol, all officers engaged in the incident were reassigned to administrative duties for a minimum of 30 days.
Court records reveal that Davis was released from prison in September after serving part of a three-year sentence for resisting arrest. His criminal history includes convictions for bribery, aggravated battery of a peace officer, and aggravated domestic battery.
Prosecutors have formally charged Davis with a slew of offenses, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery by discharging a firearm, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, aggravated assault of a peace officer, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated discharge of a firearm, reckless discharge of a firearm, and felon in possession of a weapon.
The Illinois Department of Corrections has issued a warrant as they review Davis’ parole status.
Further details regarding the incident are anticipated to be divulged during Davis’ detention hearing scheduled for Monday. Should he remain hospitalized, the hearing will be postponed, as Illinois law mandates the physical presence of defendants during detention proceedings.
COPA, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, released a summary of the event, stating, “Preliminary information suggests this incident commenced with a call about a domestic disturbance. Prior to officers’ arrival, the suspect discharged their weapon, injuring a victim inside the residence. Upon spotting the suspect on Ingleside Avenue, officers followed and engaged in a gunfire exchange, resulting in the suspect being shot. The suspect was apprehended shortly after and taken to the hospital in critical condition. A firearm was recovered at the scene.”
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