04-20-2015, 11:59 PM
Uber Good Shot
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^ The thwarted gunman, Custodio
A group of people had been walking in front of the driver around 11:50 p.m. in the 2900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago when Everardo Custodio, 22, began firing into the crowd.
An Uber driver who was in the area pulled out a handgun, and fired six shots at Custodio, hitting him several times, according to court records. Responding officers found Custodio lying on the ground, bleeding. No other injuries were reported.
Custodio was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic hospital, where he was treated for gunshot wounds to the shin, thigh and lower back, authorities said. He was charged with aggravated assault and unlawful use of a weapon charges. He was denied bond during the Sunday court hearing.
The Uber driver, a 47-year-old resident of Little Italy, provided police with a valid concealed-carry permit and a firearm owner's identification card, DA Barry Quinn said. The driver was acting in self-defense and defense of others and will not be charged.
^ The thwarted gunman, Custodio
A group of people had been walking in front of the driver around 11:50 p.m. in the 2900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago when Everardo Custodio, 22, began firing into the crowd.
An Uber driver who was in the area pulled out a handgun, and fired six shots at Custodio, hitting him several times, according to court records. Responding officers found Custodio lying on the ground, bleeding. No other injuries were reported.
Custodio was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic hospital, where he was treated for gunshot wounds to the shin, thigh and lower back, authorities said. He was charged with aggravated assault and unlawful use of a weapon charges. He was denied bond during the Sunday court hearing.
The Uber driver, a 47-year-old resident of Little Italy, provided police with a valid concealed-carry permit and a firearm owner's identification card, DA Barry Quinn said. The driver was acting in self-defense and defense of others and will not be charged.