ABC 7 Chicago (Digital Team and Maher Kawash) reports:
Sidi Mohammed Abdullahi, 22, already faces 14 felony counts, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and attempted murder of a police officer, after allegedly shooting a Jewish man walking to synagogue Saturday morning. The victim was wearing a kippah, a traditional Jewish head covering also known as a yarmulke.
Police said Abdullahi shot him without saying a word. Roughly 30 minutes later, the incident escalated when Abdullahi reportedly opened fire on five first responders. Police fired back, shooting him multiple times….
"We will never do things just based on belief. We need proof," [CPD Supt. Larry Snelling] said. "Evidence from the offender's phone indicated he planned the shooting and specifically targeted people of Jewish faith."
Four days ago, NBC Chicago and other outlets reported (though third-hand) that,
