Crime & Safety

Man Charged In Shootout With Chicago Police Officers On South Side

Cordero Ramey, 26, of Chicago, was charged with two felony counts of attempted first-degree murder and other serious charges.

(CBS Chicago)

May 14, 2026

A man is facing attempted murder charges after firing at Chicago police who were conducting an investigatory stop on Monday night in the South Chicago neighborhood.

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Cordero Ramey, 26, of Chicago, was charged with two felony counts of attempted first-degree murder, one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon, one felony count of possessing a weapon as a repeat felon, and one felony count of manufacturing or delivering heroin.

Chicago police said tactical officers responded to a call of a person with a gun when they found a person matching the description in the 8200 block of South Shore Drive around 10:35 p.m.

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