The Brief
- Isaiah Martinez was arrested Monday after allegedly crashing into a police vehicle and shooting a Chicago police officer during a traffic stop on the Northwest Side.
- Martinez faces nine charges, including attempted first-degree murder, armed violence, and aggravated battery of a peace officer, as well as several misdemeanors and traffic citations.
- Martinez is scheduled to appear for a detention hearing Thursday.
CHICAGO – A North Lawndale man was charged with attempted murder of a Chicago police officer after crashing into a police vehicle and shooting the officer in Portage Park on Monday afternoon.
What we know:
Isaiah Martinez, 30, was arrested on Monday around 4:00 p.m. in the 6100 block of West Eastwood Avenue after he allegedly ran into a police vehicle while officers were making a traffic stop in the 4900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, according to police. …