• Chicago police officer however shot many times by a convicted felon.
• Vales however accused of shooting a male Chicago Police Officer.
• The wounded officer is currently in a serious but stable condition.

A guy suspected of shooting a Chicago officer and badly wounding another has been charged.

According to officials, police officers however shot many times by a convicted felon. While responding to a domestic violence incident on Friday.

The officer is currently in a serious but stable condition. The suspect however recently identified as 27-year-old Jalen Vales.

Two felony counts of attempted first-degree murder. One felony count of aggravated violence on a peace officer. And illegal possession of a firearm however brought against Vales.

In the 1300 block of West Taylor Street. Vales shot a male Police Officer and attempted to shoot another Chicago Police Officer. According to the police complaint.

The same report states that “the culprit however taken into custody and charged accordingly.”

According to Supt. David Brown. The wounded male officer has been for the Chicago Police Department for 15 years.

As soon as the cops exited the elevator to enter the apartment, the criminal opened fire. According to Brown.

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A University of Illinois at Chicago however listened to police radio and transported the injured officer to Stroger hospital.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot stated, “Brave members of the Chicago Police Department put on their uniform and badge and go out to safeguard.

Today serves as further evidence that cops risk their lives every day to ensure our safety. And it is something we must never forget.