Chicago man accused of shooting woman on South Side charged with attempted murder

Chicago man accused of shooting woman on South Side charged with attempted murder
CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused in a South Side shooting that left a woman injured has been charged with several felonies, including attempted murder.

According to Chicago police, 21-year-old Antaun Taylor, an Auburn Gresham resident, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with the discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm.

Officers say Taylor’s charges stem from his alleged role in a shooting that unfolded in the 5800 block of South Sangamon Street, in Englewood, just before 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2.

Authorities said they were initially called to the scene following a report of a person shot, but when they arrived, they found an injured 20-year-old woman inside a nearby apartment complex.

Photo provided by chicago police shows 21-year-old antaun taylor who is accused of shooting and injuring a woman on the south side on sunday, march 2.

The woman had suffered gunshot wounds to her hip and buttocks and was later taken to the hospital where she was listed in good condition.

The shooting sparked an investigation but police did not offer an update until Friday, when they announced Taylor’s arrest.

Police said Taylor was taken into custody on Wednesday after he was tracked down in the 7700 block of South Throop Steet. On Friday, he appeared in court for a detention hearing.

It remains unclear what led to the shooting and authorities have not provided an update on the victim’s condition.


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