Addison Man Charges After Shooting at Police and Using Pepper Spray
An Addison resident is facing several felony charges following an incident where he fired shots at police officers and sprayed them with pepper spray. This event happened on Thursday and caused a shelter-in-place order, lasting hours due to a standoff managed by local SWAT teams.
Details of the Incident
The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office identified the suspect as Salvador Lozano, who now faces charges including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery against a police officer. The incident occurred near a home on the 200 block of East LaPorte Drive.
- Police arrived shortly before noon after receiving a 911 call about missing dogs.
- Initially, an officer spoke with Lozano but left the scene.
- A neighbor soon reported Lozano's erratic behavior and alleged threats, including a statement that he would “reign down fire at 12 o’clock” if his dogs weren’t found.
- Lozano allegedly sprayed pepper spray at officers and threw the canister.
- He then fired multiple shots at police, hitting an officer’s Kevlar vest.
Consequences and Response
The officer struck by gunfire was hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening. Police returned fire but did not hit Lozano. Authorities say Lozano fired at least 12 rounds during the standoff.
Salvador Lozano was charged with “attempted first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery to a police officer.”
The event prompted a lengthy standoff and a precautionary shelter-in-place order for residents in the area.
Summary
The incident highlights the risks law enforcement face and the swift legal actions taken when officers are targeted with firearms and chemical sprays during a tense encounter.
Author’s summary: A man in Addison faces serious felony charges after opening fire on police and using pepper spray, leading to a prolonged SWAT standoff and injuries to an officer.
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