Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Austin Shooting

Curtis Conner faces multiple felony charges for allegedly shooting a 38-year-old man

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:31pm

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A 43-year-old man named Curtis Conner has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, armed violence, and violating sex offender registration after allegedly shooting and seriously injuring a 38-year-old man inside a home in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Monday afternoon. Conner was arrested 20 minutes after the incident and is due in court on Thursday.

Why it matters

Gun violence and repeat offenders are ongoing concerns in Chicago, with the city struggling to address high rates of shootings and homicides. This case highlights the challenges of balancing public safety with criminal justice reform efforts around bail and sentencing.

The details

According to police, Curtis Conner is accused of causing 'serious injury' to a 38-year-old man inside a home in the 5300 block of West Madison Street around 4:10 p.m. on Monday. Conner was arrested 20 minutes later in the same block and now faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, armed violence with a weapon, and a violation of sex offender registration.

  • The shooting occurred around 4:10 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2026.
  • Conner was arrested 20 minutes later in the same block.

The players

Curtis Conner

A 43-year-old man who has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, armed violence, and violating sex offender registration after allegedly shooting and seriously injuring a 38-year-old man in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

38-year-old man

The victim who was seriously injured in the shooting.

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What’s next

Conner is due in court on Thursday, January 30, 2026, where a judge will decide whether to allow him out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Chicago faces in addressing gun violence and repeat offenders, as the city works to balance public safety concerns with criminal justice reform efforts around bail and sentencing.