A man wanted for a homicide in west suburban Brookfield was arrested Tuesday after he led Chicago Police officers on a chase that ended with a crash, leaving four people injured in the South Side Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Jermaine Douglas, 25, has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, being an armed habitual criminal and aggravated fleeing from police at speeds more than 21 mph over the speed limit, all felonies, according to a statement from Chicago Police. He was also cited for disregarding a stop sign, disregarding a traffic control light and driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
About 11:30 a.m., Chicago Lawn District officers on patrol spotted a vehicle sought in connection with a homicide in Brookfield and subsequently attempted to stop the vehicle in the 1700 block of West 65th Street, police said.
The vehicle sped away and committed several traffic violations before crashing into multiple vehicles in the 8700 block of South Ashland, police said. The chase lasted about 10 minutes.
Douglas was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where his condition stabilized, police said. A handgun was recovered from the scene.
A 4-year-old boy and his mother were also taken to Christ in good condition, police said. Another female was treated and released from Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park.
Another driver and passenger involved in the crash refused treatment at the scene, police said.
Douglas, who lives in the 7100 block of South Whipple, was scheduled for a bond hearing Wednesday.
