Scooter-Riding Gunman Arrested After Shooting at Chicago Police

The suspect crashed his scooter, fled from officers, and then opened fire before being taken into custody.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:38am

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A gunman was arrested in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood after crashing his scooter, fleeing from police, and then shooting at officers on Saturday night. No one was injured in the incident, and the suspect's identity has not been released, but charges are pending.

Why it matters

Incidents of suspects firing at police officers are concerning and raise public safety issues, especially in high-crime areas like Englewood that have historically struggled with gun violence. This case highlights the risks officers face when attempting to apprehend fleeing suspects.

The details

According to the Chicago Police Department, officers on patrol spotted the suspect riding a motorized scooter on the sidewalk in an unsafe manner. When the suspect struck a light pole and fell to the ground, the officers approached him, but he then tried to run away. As the officers followed him, the suspect allegedly turned and fired a gun three times at them, though no one was hit. The gunman continued to flee, but officers were eventually able to arrest him after a short pursuit and recover the weapon.

  • The incident happened a little before 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2026, in the 6400 block of S. Green Street in the Englewood neighborhood.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the incident.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to endanger the lives of our officers and the public.”

— Superintendent David Brown, Chicago Police Superintendent

What’s next

The suspect will be charged, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the dangers that police officers face when attempting to apprehend suspects, particularly those who are armed and willing to open fire. It also highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence in certain Chicago neighborhoods.