Chicago Man Arrested Nearly a Year After Occupied Vehicle Shot At Near O'Hare Airport

Antonio Lewis charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle in March 2025 incident.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A 26-year-old Chicago man named Antonio Lewis has been arrested and charged nearly a year after allegedly firing a gun at an occupied vehicle near O'Hare International Airport on March 12, 2025. Lewis was taken into custody last Thursday and is facing one felony count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle.

Why it matters

Shootings involving occupied vehicles are a serious public safety concern, especially in high-traffic areas near major transportation hubs like airports. This arrest comes nearly a year after the incident, raising questions about the pace of the investigation and the ability of law enforcement to quickly apprehend suspects in such cases.

The details

According to the Chicago Police Department, Antonio Lewis was arrested on Thursday at around 8:43 a.m. in the 3000 block of South Sacramento Avenue in the city's Little Village neighborhood. He has been charged with one felony count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle in relation to the March 12, 2025 shooting incident that occurred in the 0-100 block of West Terminal Street near O'Hare International Airport. The details of what led up to the shooting remain unclear.

  • The shooting incident occurred on March 12, 2025.
  • Antonio Lewis was arrested on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Antonio Lewis

A 26-year-old Chicago resident who was arrested and charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle near O'Hare International Airport.

Chicago Police Department

The law enforcement agency that arrested Antonio Lewis and charged him in relation to the March 2025 shooting incident.

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What’s next

Lewis was due in court for a detention hearing on Saturday, but no further details on the outcome of that hearing have been reported.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the challenges law enforcement can face in quickly apprehending suspects in shooting incidents, even those that occur in high-profile areas like near major transportation hubs. The lack of details on the circumstances leading up to the shooting also underscores the need for thorough investigations to determine the full context and motivations behind such violent acts.