Chicago Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Allegedly Hitting Police Officer with Car

A suspect, Carlos Sanchez Rojo, is in custody following an incident where he allegedly struck a Chicago police officer with his car near Belmont and Central. The officer was not seriously injured. Police responded by shooting the suspect, who was taken to the hospital. "Officers shot the man as he was driving at them," reported an ABC7 Chicago news anchor. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating the shooting. Multiple charges against Sanchez Rojo include attempted murder. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in Chicago and underscores the importance of investigations into such events. The swift arrest and ongoing investigation offer a degree of reassurance to the community.