Chicago man arrested months after shooting someone he knew, police say

The Brief

  • A 35-year-old Chicago man faces attempted murder and aggravated battery charges.
  • Police say he shot and seriously injured a man he knew in July.
  • The suspect was arrested this week with help from U.S. Marshals.

CHICAGO A South Side man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he shot and seriously injured another man he knew this summer.

What we know:

Willie Perkins, 35, was arrested Monday by Chicago police and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.

Authorities said he was identified as the person who shot a 32-year-old man on July 16 in the 8700 block of South Kingston Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood.

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