Man charged for attacking on-duty Chicago police detective who was investigating a murder scene in South Shore
By FOX 32 Digital Staff
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CHICAGO - A 23-year-old man has been charged for
Kenyon Washington is facing a first-degree murder charge as well as an armed robbery charge.
On Feb. 8. 2021, the detective, a 26-year veteran of the department, was investigating the scene of a
fatal shooting in the 7700 block of South Yates Boulevard when two individuals approached him from behind.
Police said one person had a gun and the other person had a knife. The two suspects pushed the detective from behind and assaulted him while rummaging through his pockets.