Crime & Safety

Driver Charged With Attempted Murder After CPD Officer Dragged By Pickup Truck

As officers investigated, the driver, identified as Malcolm Harris, 40, tried to speed off and hit and dragged an officer, police said.

(CBS Chicago)

Updated on: May 21, 2025 / 6:48 AM CDT

A man was charged with attempted murder after a Chicago Police officer was injured during a traffic stop in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.

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Chicago police said Malcolm Harris, 40, was charged with one felony count of attempted first-degree murder and one felony count of aggravated battery using a deadly weapon.

On May 3, police pulled over a car for erratic driving in the 4700 block of West Madison Street.

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