Man charged in shooting during attempted carjacking in the South Loop

Cortez Crayton | Chicago police

A man is facing charges in a violent attempted carjacking last May in the South Loop.

Cortez Crayton, 24, is accused of shooting a 35-year-old man during an attempted carjacking on May 1 in the 100 block of East 23rd Street, according to Chicago police.

Crayton was arrested Thursday in the 1100 block of South Oakley Avenue, police said.

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He was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated attempted vehicular hijacking, both felonies.

Crayton is scheduled to appear in bond court Friday.