Chicago man charged in shooting near Loyola University
CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been charged after a person was shot near Loyola University on Monday.
The incident occurred around 2:09 p.m. in the 1200 block of West Loyola Avenue where Tevon Jackson allegedly opened fire in the direction of two victims. A 24-year-old man was shot in the right arm and taken to an area hospital in fair condition.
The other victim, a 28-year-old man, was not struck by the gunfire.
Minutes later, Jackson was located in the 6400 block of North Sheridan Road and taken into custody. A firearm was recovered, and police noted he does possess a valid FOID and CCL.
Tevon Jackson | CPD
Jackson, 24, faces two felony counts of aggravated battery/discharging a firearm. He's due in court on Wednesday.
Area detectives are investigating the case.
Editor's Note: Police initially said both victims were struck by the gunfire. On Tuesday, police were reporting that only one victim was shot.