CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against a Chicago man accused of opening fire on another man inside of an Englewood business on Saturday afternoon.
Erick Cameron, a 33-year-old West Englewood resident, is facing several felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, armed violence with the discharge of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance.
The charges were handed down following an alleged shootout that left Cameron and a 34-year-old man seriously injured over the weekend.
Chicago police said the shooting unfolded just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday inside a business in the 7300 block of South Halsted Street.
According to police, the victim was inside the business when Cameron entered and allegedly pulled out a gun and opened fire.
Amid the altercation, officers said a separate individual also pulled out a gun and opened fire on Cameron, striking him in the thigh and back
The victim suffered gunshot wounds to his face and arm and was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
Both shooters were taken in for questioning shortly after the incident and officers said two weapons were recovered.
Cameron appeared in court on Tuesday for a detention hearing and authorities did not provide a booking photo.