Man facing charges after allegedly assaulting medic at Lollapalooza

(Photo credit: Chicago PD)

A man from West Virginia faces felony charges after police say he assaulted a paramedic outside of Lollapalooza.

Police say 25-year-old Benjamin Shorb was being treated when he physically assaulted the paramedic.

Shorb is also accused of causing $500 to $10,000 worth of damage to equipment outside of the festival.