Indiana man faces battery, weapon charges in Lawndale shooting

Byron Williams was arrested Tuesday after he was identified as the person who shot a 27-year-old man Dec. 5 in the 700 block of South Pulaski Road, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Joseph Roman alledegly carjacked a man Feb. 19, 2021 in Humboldt Park. — Byron Williams, 39, was charged after allegedly shooting a man Dec. 5, 2020 in Lawndale.

An Indiana man is facing aggravated battery and weapon charges in connection with a December shooting in Lawndale.

Byron Williams, of Indianapolis, was arrested Tuesday after he was identified as the person who shot a 27-year-old man Dec. 5 in the 700 block of South Pulaski Road, Chicago police said.

That day, Williams, 39, allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot the man in the thigh after an argument, police said.

He was charged one count each of aggravated battery and unlawful use of a weapon, police said. He is due back in court Saturday.

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