Chicago man charged in armed carjacking, robbery on Southwest Side

A Chicago man is facing felony charges after allegedly robbing and carjacking a 21-year-old at gunpoint on the city's Southwest Side.

What we know:

Datillion Kelly, 29, was arrested Jan. 27 and charged with:

  • One felony count of vehicular hijacking - aggravated - firearm
  • One felony count of robbery - armed with a firearm
  • One felony count of aggravated battery/use deadly weapon

The charges stem from an incident in the 5400 block of South Hoyne Avenue, where Chicago police said Kelly took a 21-year-old man's belongings and vehicle at gunpoint.

Pictured is Datillion Kelly, 29.

Officers quickly located Kelly and took him into custody, authorities said.

What's next:

Kelly is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing on Jan. 30.

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