A man injured in an exchange of gunfire with an off-duty Cook County sheriff's deputy at Millennium Park Friday evening is now facing multiple felony charges in connection with the case, officials said Sunday.
According to Chicago police, 22-year-old Jordan Jackson has been charged with several felonies in connection to the Friday incident, which started when he allegedly pulled out a weapon after being denied entry into the downtown landmark.
Police say that an altercation followed, and there was an exchange of gunfire with an off-duty Cook County sheriff's deputy, who was working security at the time, police stated.
Jackson sustained a gunshot wound and fled to the nearby Chicago Riverwalk, authorities said.
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He was taken into custody, and was transported to an area hospital in good condition, according to police.
Jackson now faces three felony counts of aggravated assault against a peace officer with a firearm, possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number, unlawful use of a weapon near a park, and aggravated use of a weapon with a valid concealed carry permit or FOID card, according to Chicago police.
He will appear in bond court on Sunday, officials said.
NBC 5 hasn't independently verified the account of events provided by Chicago police.
The shooting comes almost one week after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near the "Bean" at Millennium Park. Following the incident and a string of other violent gatherings, Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposed a curfew on unaccompanied minors at Millennium Park, which went into effect Thursday night.
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Under the curfew, those under 18 years old, whether Chicago residents or visitors, must be accompanied by an adult if at the park later than 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
