Crime & Safety
No One Hurt In Police-Involved Shooting
Police officer fired and missed after alleged gang member pointed gun at him, cops say.
Caption: Rafael Corona, 39, is facing multiple felonies after police said he pointed a gun at an officer early Sunday morning.
A Chicago cop was forced to fire his gun at an alleged gang member while responding to a gang disturbance on Sunday, according to a police news release.
Rafael Corona, 29, of the 1700 block of Rockwell Avenue, is facing multiple felonies, including armed habitual criminal, unlawful possession of firearm by street gang member, unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated assault of a police officer, and one misdemeanor count of drinking alcohol on the public way.
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Police responded to a gang disturbance in the 1700 block of North Talman Avenue just after midnight Sunday, when Corona allegedly pointed a gun at a police officer.
In fear for his life, police said the officer fired his weapon, missing Corona. Police took Corona into custody.
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No injuries were reported and Corona was charged accordingly, police said.
Corona is scheduled to appear in bond court at 26th and California on Monday.
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