Man shot by Chicago police charged with aggravated assault of officer

Man shot by Chicago police charged with aggravated assault of officer

A man who was shot by Chicago police during a chase Tuesday morning has been charged with attacking an officer.

CHICAGO - A man who was shot by Chicago police during a chase Tuesday morning has been charged with attacking an officer.

What we know:

Anthony Nelson, 25, allegedly tried to run from police officers during an investigatory stop just before noon in the 5600 block of South Michigan Avenue, according to police.

Officers reportedly saw a gun and chased Nelson while giving him verbal commands to stop. An officer then shot at Nelson, grazing him on the abdomen.

Nelson was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition.

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Nelson has been charged with possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender and aggravated assault of a peace officer. He was scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing on Thursday.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is looking into the shooting. COPA will review body-worn camera footage and other evidence as part of its investigation.

According to the police oversight agency, the incident began when two CPD officers in an unmarked vehicle attempted to stop Nelson, who was seen leaving a liquor store. Nelson allegedly ran and one officer chased after him.

COPA said Nelson fled into a nearby alley and tried to ditch a gun, which he then attempted to retrieve. At that point, the officer fired their weapon.

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The officer involved has been placed on routine administrative duties for at least 30 days, per department policy.

What's next:

Nelson's family is holding a 4 p.m. press conference outside the Cook County Criminal Courthouse. They said police narratives around Nelson's arrest have been inconsistent. The family said they are seeking answers about why Nelson was shot.