Prosecutors: Man who tried to kill Chicago cop during traffic stop was on felony pretrial release
Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Chicago Police Officer Was on Felony Pretrial Release
A shocking incident unfolded when Malcolm Harris, 40, allegedly attempted to kill a Chicago police officer by striking him with his car during a routine traffic stop. What makes this case even more alarming is the fact that Harris was already on felony pretrial release in DuPage County, as revealed by court records.
The incident occurred two weeks ago when Harris, driving a 1987 Chevy truck, was stopped by the officer in an alley behind the 4700 block of West Madison. Instead of complying with the officer’s instructions, Harris tried to flee the scene. However, CPD units managed to corner him, leading to a dangerous confrontation.
According to prosecutors, as the police officers approached Harris’ vehicle on foot, he made a reckless decision to accelerate the truck, striking the officer and dragging him against a fence and the ground. The severity of the situation escalated when it was believed that Harris was in possession of a firearm during the incident, although he allegedly passed the weapon to another individual. Despite this revelation, Harris was only apprehended by authorities this week, and he is currently facing charges of attempted murder of a peace officer and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Disturbingly, court records from DuPage County indicate that Harris was already on pretrial release for a separate identity theft case at the time of the incident. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the justice system in monitoring individuals on felony bond and preventing them from committing further offenses.
Editor’s note: While the pending identity theft charges against Harris are from a different county, he will not be included in CWBChicago’s list of individuals charged with violent crimes while on felony bond. However, he will be listed as a “dishonorable mention” in recognition of the serious nature of his alleged actions.
