Chicago man charged in shooting near Loyola University

CHICAGO – A Chicago A man has been charged after a person was shot near Loyola University on Monday.

The incident occurred around 2:09 p.m. in the 1200 block of West Loyola Avenue, where Tevon Jackson allegedly opened fire in the direction of two victims. A 24-year-old man was shot in the right arm and taken to a local hospital in fair condition.

The other victim, a 28-year-old man, was not hit by the gunfire.

Minutes later, Jackson was located in the 6400 block of North Sheridan Road and taken into custody. A firearm was recovered and police noted he was in possession of a valid FOID and CCL.

Jackson, 24, faces two felony counts of aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm. He is due to appear in court on Wednesday.

Regional investigators are investigating the case.

Editor’s note: Police initially said both victims were struck by the gunfire. On Tuesday, police reported that only one victim had been shot.