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AW1Ed | May 18, 2024

SUSPECT IN WEDNESDAY SHOOTING BOOKED ON ATTEMPTED MURDER COUNTS

A Railroad Avenue man has been booked on attempted murder charges after an exchange of gunfire, in the presence of a child, on Wednesday at a Fifth Street home, Morgan City police said.

Joshua D. Robertson, 32, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday on two counts of attempted second-degree murder and charges of aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of dangerous instrumentalities, aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, simple battery, flight from an officer, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the police account, reports indicate that Robertson had approached the victim in the area of Fifth Street. After a verbal altercation, Robertson struck the victim when a struggle ensued.

Robertson then allegedly retreated to his vehicle and brandished a firearm. At the time, the victim was with a small child. The victim armed himself with a firearm and began to retreat into a residence when Robertson allegedly fired a shot.

It was determined that the victim returned gunfire and retreated into the residence.

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Manhunt in Western Springs ends after homeowner holds suspect at gunpoint in backyard: prosecutors

Thanks, Gun Bunny.

By Jenna Carroll
WILLOW SPRINGS, Ill. – Two Chicago men are accused of stealing two chainsaws from a truck before leading police on a high-speed chase through the Chicago suburbs Wednesday afternoon.

Kawann Moore, 39, has been charged with one count of burglary, one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer (prior conviction) and two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer.

Richard Pegue, 35, has been charged with one count of burglary and two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer.

At about 12:17 p.m. Wednesday, Lombard police responded to a call at 125 S. Lombard Avenue for a burglary of a motor vehicle where two chainsaws, valued at about $200 each, were stolen, prosecutors said.

A short time later, an Oak Brook police officer located a vehicle suspected to be involved in the burglary near 31st Street and Midwest Club Parkway.

When the officer began following the vehicle, a gold minivan, the driver, later identified as Moore, allegedly began driving into oncoming traffic near 39th Street and Glendenning Road, prosecutors said.

The officer then activated his emergency lights and sirens. At that time, Moore allegedly fled from the officer.

During the pursuit, Moore allegedly reached speeds of about 120 mph on Interstate 55, where he nearly struck a motorcyclist, prosecutors said.

He then reached about 100 mph in a 35 mph zone on Ogden Avenue. Moore allegedly violated multiple traffic control devices along Ogden Avenue during the pursuit.

Kawann Moore, 39 (left), Richard Pegue, 35 (right)
The pursuit ended after both men allegedly exited the vehicle on foot near 80th Place and Howard Avenue in Willow Springs in a school zone while children were outside for recess.

Pegue was taken into custody near the school after a brief foot pursuit, prosecutors said.

Moore allegedly fled into a nearby wooded area.

A homeowner called 911 to report that he was holding Moore at gunpoint after discovering him hiding in his backyard, where his nine-year-old child was playing.