CHICAGO (WLS) — The individual who was critically injured by an off-duty Chicago police officer during a domestic altercation in the Roseland area on Monday morning has now been charged, the CPD stated on Wednesday.
Martese Hudson, 42, residing in Chicago, faces charges of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon due to a prior conviction; aggravated assault with use of a deadly weapon; and domestic battery involving physical contact, as reported by the police.
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Police confirmed that Hudson, living on the same block where the incident occurred, was taken into custody at 6 a.m. Monday at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
Police said he committed domestic battery against a 41-year-old woman about three hours earlier in the 10600-block of South La Salle Street.
He also threatened two victims at gunpoint, police said.
Police said the off-duty officer was in the basement of the home where the incident took place when he was alerted to a domestic disturbance and went upstairs.
Police said the off-duty officer got into a confrontation with Hudson, and the officer fired his weapon, wounding Hudson.
Hudson was taken to Christ Medical Center in critical condition.
Police previously said no other injuries were reported, and two guns were recovered from the scene.
The Investigative Response Team and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are investigating the shooting. The officer involved will be placed on administrative duties for a minimum period of 30 days.
Hudson is due in court Wednesday.
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