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Pair charged with attacking Chicago police officers in West Garfield Park

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  October 28, 2024 6:01am CDT
West Garfield Park
FOX 32 Chicago

Pair charged with attacking Chicago police officers in West Garfield Park

Two men were charged with attacking Chicago police officers Saturday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.

The Brief

    • Two men were charged with assaulting Chicago police officers while trying to evade arrest in West Garfield Park.
    • Both suspects face multiple charges, including aggravated battery and resisting arrest, with a detention hearing set for Monday.

CHICAGO - Two men were charged with attacking Chicago police officers Saturday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.

Demarco Hunter, 25, and Michael Fitzgerald, 37, allegedly hit Chicago police officers while they were trying to evade arrest in the 4300 block of West Madison Street, according to police. Three officers were taken to a local hospital for injuries they suffered in the attack.

Hunter and Fitzgerald were taken into custody. Hunter was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm.

Fitzgerald was charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer and four misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

Both Hunter and Fitzgerald have a detention hearing scheduled for Monday.

Demarco Hunter (left) and Michael Fitzgerald | Chicago police