Chicago police look for suspects in shooting that injured ex-Dolton mayor Tiffany Henyard's dad on Kedzie Avenue in North Lawndale

CHICAGO (WLS) — A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a Chicago shooting that injured the father of Tiffany Henyard, the former mayor of Dolton, as confirmed by both Henyard and Chicago police on Saturday.

Note: The video above is from a prior report.

Authorities had been on the lookout for a trio involved in an ambush on the West Side, which resulted in one person being shot. The victim turned out to be the father of Tiffany Henyard.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:54 p.m. on March 25, situated in the 1300 block of South Kedzie Avenue in North Lawndale, according to Chicago police.

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An 18-year-old named Cordale Carroll has been charged, with allegations including attempted murder, as announced by the Chicago Police Department on Saturday.

A suspect, 18-year-old Cordale Carroll, is now facing charges, including attempted murder, CPD said Saturday.

Carroll was arrested Thursday in Chicago, police said. He appeared in court Saturday.

Henyard said her father was critically wounded in the shooting, but did survive.

The former Dolton mayor issued a statement Saturday, saying in part, “First, I want to thank God that the Chicago Police Department and detectives have captured one of the suspects in the shooting of my father. I have faith that the remaining individuals involved will also be brought to justice.”

No further information about the shooting was immediately available as Chicago police continue to investigate.

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