Chicago man arrested after setting tent ablaze, injuring another during argument: police

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  • Steven Carter, 64, was arrested early Tuesday and charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson after allegedly setting a tent on fire on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
  • Police say Carter knew the 56-year-old victim, who suffered burns to his right hand and was hospitalized in good condition.
  • Carter was taken into custody without incident and is scheduled for a detention hearing on July 23.

CHICAGO A man is charged with attempted murder and arson after allegedly setting a tent on fire during an altercation early Tuesday on the North Side.

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