Man Shot At Person Stealing His Car As He Chased After Vehicle

HOMEWOOD, IL — A person who was hit by a car last monthwhile chasing after their own vehicle that had just been stolen from a parking lot was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm after Homewood police said the man shot at his stolen car while running after it.

According to officials, Tyrone Hymon left his car running in a parking lot in the 18200 block of Halsted Street at around 9:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28. An unknown person got into Hymon's vehicle while he was distracted and sped away.

Police said shell casings found at the scene were from Hymon's gun. A later investigation revealed Hymon shot at the person who stole his car while they were driving away. He was stopped when he was hit by a secondary car that police said was also involved in the theft.

The 36-year-old Homewood resident was taken into custody on Dec. 23 and charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

He was granted a D Bond and will need to post $10,000 in order to be released pending a trial date.

Police said they are still unsure who stole Hymon's car and who was driving the second vehicle that struck Hymon. He received minor injuries as a result of the crash.